Home staging and renovation is a process used to enhance the aesthetics of a property and to increase its value. When homeowners want to sell a property, they need to enhance the visual aesthetics of the home and make the necessary repairs. It is essential to do so to make it appealing to potential buyers.

As the roof is an essential component of a property, buyers will also pay attention to the roof when they visit the property. Therefore, it is extremely important to renovate or enhance your roof before you show your property to a potential buyer.

If a roof is not well maintained and needs repairs, it is better to repair or renovate it entirely. However, if it is strong without any signs of damage, you can paint it to enhance its visual appeal. Let us explore some best roof ideas for home staging renovations.

Check the Need for Roof Staging

Taking money out of your savings hardly sounds good, but sometimes you don’t have the choice, especially when you need to sell your property. You need to check whether your roof needs some staging or not. It would be best to look for these signs to see if  your roof needs renovation.

• Curling shingle edges

• Loss of granules from roof

• Cracks in shingles

• The visible mat under the shingles

• Water leaking into the house

Put a Second Layer

The building codes in most places allow you to put a second layer of roofing on your house. So stripping off the old roof is not the only option. You can nail new shingles on the existing layer as it is less expensive and faster than stripping off and putting a new layer of the roof. If your roof is still in good shape, but damaged from some areas due to a fallen tree or windstorm, you can consider an overlay.

Try a Different Shape of Shingles

More than 75 percent of homes in the United States have a roof with shingles. If you have a roof with shingles, you are not limited to a rectangular shape. You can choose a different shape of shingles such as zigzag, diamond shape, or scallops to enhance the curb appeal of your roof. There are a variety of shapes of shingles that you can install on your existing roof to offer a new look to your property.

Types of Shingles for the Roof

If you have a roof of shingles or prefer installing shingles, you should know about the various types of shingles available. The most common among them are the asphalt shingles. You can install asphalt shingles on your roof, which comes in two forms – Fiberglass shingle and organic asphalt shingles.

Fiberglass shingles have a fiberglass mesh mat covered with asphalt. The entire mesh is covered with granules to offer colors and reflect the sunlight partially. The fiberglass makes the shingles lighter in weight and tear-resistant.

Organic asphalt shingles are made of paper and asphalt-covered with granules. They are heavier and tough to install but offer the best stability in winds and storms.

Wood Shingles and Shakes

If you want to offer a natural look to your roof, you can prefer installing wood shingles. They have clean edges and offer a uniform appearance due to their smooth surface. As wood shakes are cut from blocks of wood, they offer a rustic appeal to your roof. However, they are heavier and more expensive compared to wood shingles.

Tile Roofing

The ancient roofing options have been replaced with new materials that are stronger. The traditional clay tiles are durable and long-lasting, and concrete tiles are also best for long term use. If you want a lightweight option, then fiber cement tiles are the best option for your roof. Fiber cement tiles are a blend of wood, clay, and concrete to make it lightweight but strong.

Flat Roof Options

If the climate in your area is mild, you may add a flat roof for your house. If you already have a flat roof, there are plenty of options for roof staging. Renovating a flat roof is far easier and cost-effective than a sloped roof. Therefore you are already at an advantage if you have a flat roof on your house.

There are plenty of options to renovate your flat roof. You can consider any one of these options.

PVC Membrane

The membrane is installed in rows with an overlap of six to eight inches. The edges or every row are fastened with screws and plates to the roof deck.

EPDM Rubber

These are large pieces of high-quality rubber that are great for avoiding the leaks, but they are tough to install due to their large size. They are installed like a large sticker but needs extreme care to avoid the air bubbles.

Built-Up Roof

These are multiple layers of ply sheets bonded with hot asphalt. The top layer is usually reflective for energy efficiency. The top layer can also be gravel for additional durability.

Spray-On Roof

The spray-on roof means applying a spray of material over the existing roof. This is one of the easiest roofing solutions you can use to enhance your roof. It is important to apply the layer carefully and uniformly to obtain a uniform finish on your roof. The total cost of the process depends on the type of material that is polyurethane foam or silicon.

Final Words

These are some roof ideas to use for home staging renovation. It is best to hire a professional roof restoration service to use any of these ideas for your home. In addition to these roof ideas, you can also renovate your ceiling to enhance the interiors. Installing or modifying a false ceiling is good to improve the interiors of your rooms as there are plenty of designs available. Moreover, a false ceiling is a cost-effective way to improve the visual appeal of your interiors, which enhances the value of your property.

Author: Emily Bartels

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