Are you having a new roof installed on your Jacksonville, FL, home? Whether you’ve experienced damage, or it’s just time to upgrade your roof, you need to go into the process prepared. What should you know about getting ready for a roof installation? While the roofing company you choose will take care of all the hard work, there are several things that you can do to ensure the smoothest possible process.
Access to the Roof
One thing to consider is how the roofers will access your roof. Are there shrubs that block access to the roof? Are there other structures that might block access? Make sure that the roofers can get up to the roof as directly as possible.
Move Items
The company you choose for roof installation will handle removing the old materials, but there is always a chance for damage to items left out while the job is in process. For instance, you should not park your cars near the home – use the garage, or park near the street. You should also make sure that other easily damaged items are out of the way, including picnic tables, children’s toys, bicycles, and the like.
What about Pets?
Dogs and cats enrich our lives, but they can also be easily startled. Roof installation requires the use of heavy equipment, power tools, and lots of walking back and forth on your roof. The noise and activity can alarm your pet. It can disrupt their sleeping habits, their eating habits, and if your pet is prone to stress, it can cause health issues. Have a plan on what you’ll do with your pet ahead of time.
Your Attic
Roof installation may involve removing the substrate below the shingles on your home, depending on the age and condition, or the type of damage experienced. This can expose the items in your attic to the elements. Roofers will take what precautions they can, but it is ultimately your responsibility to safeguard those items – move them to another area of the home, or possibly rent a storage locker for the short-term.
These are just a few of the things you’ll need to do to prepare for your roof installation. Speak with the roofer to learn more about their specific needs and requirements, and what you can do to make the process smooth and easy.
