Why Securing Your Roof Must Always Precede Cosmetic Home Renovations
Deciding to heavily update the exterior appearance of your home brings a massive sense of excitement and anticipation. Choosing the perfect shade of modern grey paint, selecting beautiful new vinyl siding, or completely redesigning the front porch allows you to inject your personal style directly into the architecture of your property. However, in the rush to dramatically improve the kerb appeal, homeowners frequently make a highly expensive logistical error regarding the correct sequence of the renovation. They spend their entire budget on the highly visible, cosmetic upgrades while completely ignoring the slightly worn, aging asphalt shingles sitting quietly above. Proceeding with expensive cosmetic work before confirming the absolute integrity of the overhead waterproof barrier is a devastating mistake that will ruin your new upgrades in a matter of months. Water adheres strictly to the laws of gravity, carrying dirt, dissolved minerals, and dark organic sludge downwards acros...