When it is time to replace your home's roof, it is important to be sure that you are informed about the types of preparations that will be needed to ready the home for this work. Otherwise, the homeowner may find that this upgrade is more disruptive than is necessary.
Empty Out the Attic
During the roof replacement process, the items in your home's attic can be at a higher risk of being damaged. In addition to the risk of being potentially exposed to the elements, they could also have debris and dust fall on them, due to the hammering that will be needed on the roof. Emptying out the attic before this work starts will help to keep these items safe, and it can also ensure that the contractors are able to easily navigate through the attic if their work requires it.
Consider Having Nearby Trees Trimmed
Depending on the proximity of the nearby trees, there may be branches that are hanging over the roof. These branches can be a source of considerable damage since there is potential for them to rub against the roof, which can dislodge shingles or tiles. Additionally, they will be able to interfere with the roof replacement work, as they can make it harder for the contractor to reach all of the areas of the roof or to effectively install the new roofing components. Luckily, the costs involved with trimming these branches away from the home can be relatively low, and this work should only take a few hours for a contractor to do. This will minimize any delays or other complications with your roof replacement work. The benefits that trimming these branches will have on the roof replacement project, as well as the new roof itself, can make this a sensible investment.
Be Aware of the Need for a Dumpster to Be on Site
Removing the existing roof so that a new one can be installed will generate very large amounts of waste that will need to be managed. To this end, the roofing installation service will likely need to have a fairly large dumpster available so that they will be able to store this debris until it can be removed at the end of the project. Prior to the roof replacement commencing, these contractors will help to work with you to establish an area where the dumpster can be safely and effectively placed. Ideally, this will be as close to the home as possible, so that the distance the workers must go to dispose of this debris is minimized.
For more information about residential roofing installation, contact a local roofer.
