Identifying When It is Time to Update Your Roofing, Siding, Windows and Doors
All-in-one solutions are ideal when it’s time to hire a contractor for your exterior upgrades—especially if you want efficiency and fewer project delays. Learn the signs to look out for when it comes to your roofing, siding, windows and doors.
Roof replacement: Missing or damaged shingles are often the first sign of a the need to replace your roofing. But you likely don’t spend much time on your roof, meaning you might not see these early signs. Instead, the need for a new roof can come from water leaks inside.
Siding replacement: When siding tears off, is blown off by a storm or starts to look like it is sagging, those are apparent reasons to replace your siding. But other signs include brittle siding or pest problems due to gaps in your siding.
Window replacement: Your windows might be drafty, leaky or constantly foggy or covered in condensation. These are clear signs that you need to replace your windows. But a not-so-clear sign is that your energy bills are high. This can signal that the windows are allowing outdoor air in and indoor treated air out. You might struggle to notice this because energy costs can change for a variety of reasons, including changes in energy supplier costs. If your windows are more than 20 years old and your energy costs are above normal for your area, this might be a clear sign that you should start evaluating replacement options.
Door replacement: The signs of door replacement necessity are similar to that of window replacement. You might see severe wear on weatherstripping, small gaps of light or air around the door, or changes in your energy expenses. While you can replace weatherstripping to get the most life from your doors, that can only do so much for sealing and protecting your home for the long term.
Can I Do My Exterior Remodel in Phases?
When you’re evaluating replacing various aspects of your home or building’s exterior, you might be intimidated by the sheer cost of everything. If you want to break the project down into phases, here’s a look at the phases you can complete the project in for best results.
However, based on wear and severity of the need for a new exterior element, the order of projects might differ for you, so be sure to consult your contractor.
1. Start with the Roof
The roof provides the greatest protection to your home. Starting with the roof is wise because it provides top-down protection. Plus, the roofing process can cause minimal damage or discoloring to siding, so if you can wait to replace your siding until after roofing, you’ll likely be happiest with the results.
Depending on the status of your gutters, you might replace them alongside the roof. Gutters are a crucial element of your roof because they efficiently move water away from your roof and foundation to keep it in good shape. If your gutters are still in good shape though, you can have your contractors put them back on your home after replacing your roof.
2. Upgrade Your Siding with All-in-One Solutions
Once you have a good roof in place, you can move to replacing your siding. This will work wonders for making your home or business look great from the curb. Fresh siding is a major focal point on a building, making it transformative to your building’s exterior.
3. Update Your Windows
With roofing and siding replaced and ready to protect the large surfaces of your home, you’re ready to look to the windows. While windows are mostly see-through, you’ll be amazed at how much new windows will improve the curb appeal of your home.
Plus, this is where you’ll likely see the greatest changes to your energy expenses.
4. Finish the Project with New Exterior Doors
Finally, replace your exterior doors for a full exterior upgrade to your home or business that will complete your new look, upgrade indoor comfort, and reduce energy costs. The front door is the most important of your exterior doors because it welcomes guests into your home. But don’t ignore the functionality of your other doors in your daily life and their impact on your energy bills.
Why Choose All-in-One Solutions for Your Exterior Upgrades
Choosing all-in-one solutions with a qualified contractor makes your full exterior upgrade easier and ensures a smoother process. Here are some primary reasons to consider one contractor.
Cohesive aesthetic: If you work with various contractors for your singular project, you might find that you end up with a home exterior that looks OK but not as great as it could have looked if you had one master planner for the finished product. Working with one contractor can ensure that your home’s exterior comes together nicely to look modern and coordinated.
Simplified scheduling: Working with three different contractors for your various exterior upgrades could make the process complex as you get on the phone with each to schedule your home’s upgrades. And weather disruptions could lead to you making many phone calls to make a change to your various project scheduling. But when you work with one contractor, they’ll know how one disruption impacts the rest of the project.
Faster project completion: Few people enjoy the process of their home looking like a construction site – especially when it takes months and multiple projects for it to go back to your beautiful home and its curb appeal.
Savings: Bundling your projects under one contractor can mean you experience cost savings. The contractor will save time in interactions with you because they don’t have to send various project leads to handle the variety of project aspects. Contractors can also offer economies of scale with their labor expenses for larger projects.
Less stress for you: Finding quality contractors is challenging. Most homeowners only upgrade their home’s exterior twice – at most – in the time they own the home since these materials are designed to last. You likely don’t have a trusted contractor for all these services. So once you find one contractor who provides quality installation with good warranties and solid customer service, working with them for your full project is ideal.
2FL Windows, Siding & Roofing: All-in-One Solutions for Exterior Improvements
When you have an exterior improvement project in the greater Seattle area, look to the experts at 2FL Windows, Siding and Roofing as your all-in-one contractor. The company provides workmanship warranties and puts the customer and their needs first in all its interactions.
