Roofing technology has rapidly advanced over the last century to become more resilient and longer lasting to natural elements like rain, wind, hail, and strong UV rays from the sun. As one of five main protective components of any structure, a good roof is essential in sealing your home from the outside elements.

Regular maintenance can help increase the longevity of your home’s roof and its protective ability. Even with regular maintenance, every roof type decays over time and needs to be replaced.

Replacing your roof or installing a newer type of roof can not only help protect you and your family from the elements, but it can also add value to your home. In this article we’re going to teach you about how to add value to your home with a new roof. If you’re looking for a free & quick quote from a licensed and insured roofer, call 1(866)404-0075 to talk to a Better Build Roofing PRO.

The amount of value your roof adds to your home depends on three things; roofing material, who installs it, and if it came with a warranty.

1. Roofing Material
One of the most common types of roofing in the United States is asphalt shingle roofing. Most homes in the United States adopted asphalt shingle roofing because it was more resilient to elements and less expensive to install. Over the years we’ve evolved from a basic type of asphalt shingle, three-tab asphalt shingles, to a more weather-resilient, architectural asphalt shingle.

Three-tab shingles are still available on the market, but don’t last as long or protect as well as architectural shingles. Most architectural asphalt shingles are wind rated to not blow-off with winds stronger than a 100mph. They’re also rated to keep your home cooler on those hot summer days by reflecting UV rays, instead of absorbing them. For this reason, a newly installed architectural asphalt shingle roof can add great value to your home.

2. Installer
A good architectural shingle is only effective if you have a licensed roofing contractor install it. In California, the only people legally allowed to install a roof are contractors with a C-39 license issued by the Contractors State Licensed Board. To hold this license means they have the experience and have proven to have the experience and knowledge with a background check and testing. Having a licensed contractor brings value to your home, because they can use their experience to correctly configure and install a long lasting roof.

3. Always Get The Warranty
Some licensed contractors have enough experience that nationwide manufactures of roofing shingles, like Owens Corning, allow these contractors to offer a lifetime warranty on the roof they install. This lifetime warranty allows you to report any malfunctioning of your roof to manufacturer and have it either repaired or replaced for free. For a relatively low price, a warranty is essential when reroofing with an architectural shingle. Another great thing that a lot of people don’t know is that these warranties can be passed on once to a new homeowner upon sale of the home. This can be a great bargaining chip when selling your home and can help you sell your home for a higher price.

It’s crucial for the protection and value of your home to find a qualified and licensed roofer to help you install the right roofing material and to help you warranty your roof. At Better Build PROS, our roofers are all verified for experience, licensing, and insurance. Let us help you add value to your home, call 1(866)404-0075 or click here to get a free roof replacement quote for a licensed roofer.