Curb Appeal Starts at the Top: How Your Roof Impacts Your Home’s Appearance

Whether you want to refinance, sell, or renovate, new roof investments can boost your home’s curb appeal. Roofing system upgrades are more than enhancing your house’s overall appearance. They also provide vast functional benefits that homeowners and buyers alike value.

No matter your goal, this guide will explain the different ways to build equity for your home with your roof.

How to Make Your Home Stand Out with New Roof Upgrades

From minimal maintenance to major investments, here’s how to upgrade your roof to improve the look of your home.

Color and Style Coordination

Matching your roof to your home’s exterior is one of the top roofing design trends with homeowners. Among the most popular designs are coordinating light or white-colored roofs with the rest of the house for practicality and aesthetics.

Now, more than ever, homeowners and buyers have become highly eco-conscious and are willing to invest more in sustainable roofing systems. In fact, almost 40% will pay up to 2.5% of their mortgage value to install environmentally friendly roofs due to growing concerns about climate change and reducing their carbon footprint.

White and lighter roof colors are known as “cool roofs” because they’re highly reflective and reduce energy consumption costs. Using the same color on your roof and house can gain more property value by meeting homebuyer design and green-forward demands.

Upgraded Roofing Materials

Whether you want a more durable or stunning-looking roof, upgrading your roofing materials is a great place to start. Modern materials, like metal roofs or architectural shingles, add both sophistication and practicality. 

Metal roofing systems are among the strongest and most energy-efficient materials due to their sturdy installation methods and natural reflectivity. They also come in various styles and finishes, like copper colors and sleek zinc.

Architectural shingles are specifically designed for luxury and functionality. Since they’re installed with multi-layers and an asphalt-covered base, they help protect your roof from sun exposure deterioration. These shingles also come laminated or dimensional to create a glowing or dynamic roof design.

Routine Roof Cleanliness and Maintenance

One of the simplest and most cost-effective ways to enhance your home’s curb appeal is routine roof maintenance. Like other parts of your home, your roof requires care over time, especially as it experiences wear and tear from the outdoor elements.

Regular roof maintenance should include:

●     Seasonal cleanup of foliage and debris from your gutters to prevent clogging

●     Trims and/or removals of overhanging tree branches to avoid airflow blockage and impact damage

●     Bi-annual roof inspections and after major storms to catch damage before they grow into severe structural issues

 

A clean, damage-free roof looks more inviting while helping secure the safety of those living inside.

New Roof Designs

From creative roof designs to roofing system accents, these can boost your home’s curb appeal cosmetically and functionally.

For example, if you’re building a house in Houston, you may want to consider clay roof tiles. They not only have one of the longest roofing material lifespans of 50 to 100+ years, but they also come in elegant, customizable designs, like Spanish terracotta and French interlocking shades.

Additionally, clay roof tiles are naturally durable to Houston’s climate. They’re energy-efficient due to their high heat absorption, especially in urban areas with heat island effects. They also don’t rot in humid conditions and are resistant to fire and pests.

A Houston roofer can help your clay roofing system better withstand the local weather patterns even further, like asphalt underlayments, to provide a second layer of defense. While clay roof tiles have higher upfront costs of $2.50 to $18 per square foot, they can increase a home’s resale value by over $28,000 for Texas homeowners—giving over 55% ROI!

If you’re not constructing a new home and renovating an existing property, you can invest in smaller roof upgrades like skylights and dormers. These provide natural sunlight by installing windows to your roofing system while adding to your home’s architectural style. Skylights and dormers even allow you to convert your attic into a living space because it promotes more ventilation.

Roof Replacement as an Investment

While a roof replacement is an investment, it can increase your home’s resale value and attract more potential buyers. Homeowners typically pay around $11,500 for a roof replacement, with 60% of it accounted for labor. However, depending on the roofing materials, the added average resale value ranges between $17,161 and $24,034 towards the home’s price.

Remember, this is just for a roof replacement. Additional property upgrades can also contribute to building equity and provide greater returns on your home’s investment.

Discover Custom Roofing Solutions to Elevate Your Home’s Aesthetic

Each home is unique, and a roof is a significant investment. Regardless of your budget or goal, we can help you find the right roofing options that complement your home.

At Kidd Roofing, we even offer financing options to provide affordable roofing solutions for home improvements and remodeling. We believe every homeowner should be able to access quality roofing services no matter their goal.

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