Roofs are an extremely important part of any home. They provide protection from the elements and significantly contribute to the overall structural integrity of your home. When getting a roof installation, there are many preliminary actions to be taken, such as selecting a contractor and allocating a proper budget for the project. Once you’ve found a reputable roofing contractor and calculated the cost of the project, it’s time to install your roof. But how can you prepare your home for a roof installation project?
Trim Your Lawn
Before the actual roof installation starts, trim your lawn, and cut your grass short. This will assist roofers when they use magnetic nail finders to recover any nails or staples that fly off towards your lawn and yard during the project. How do you know if you’ve cut your grass short enough? Well, most people think that getting a measuring tape and manually kneeling and cutting the grass is the answer. The simplest and most popular method is to draw a line on one of your lawnmower’s tires so that when you’re ready to mow your lawn, you’ll know exactly how much higher your grass is than the chalked line and can adjust your mower accordingly.
Cover Items in the Attic
Roof maintenance and installations are laborious jobs that cause a lot of dust and debris as they are done. Before the workers arrive and start going at it, it is best to cover items and furniture in your attic and adjacent rooms with a tarp or plastic sheeting. There are small gaps in your decking that allow the entry of shingles, nails and other debris, which can end up falling onto your insulation (and possibly damage it), furniture and valuables. The protective covering doesn’t only shield them from debris, but also helps the workers with the cleanup process.
Move Plants and Other Valuables Around the Area
As the whole roof installation process is laborious and will cause a lot of debris to fall around the vicinity of your home, it would be in your best interest to relocate potted plants and valuables in your lawn, yard and the surrounding area temporarily. If you have your car parked in the driveway, you should move it away from the project area as well to be completely sure. Make sure to double-check everything as this doesn’t only help you out, but also the workers as they can freely haul around debris without worrying about damaging your belongings.
Contact Us!
Need an experienced contractor to handle your roof repair? Pressure Point Roofing Eugene, LLC is a full-service residential and commercial roofing company that has continuously provided high-quality service and expert workmanship since 1989. We pride ourselves in committing to our aim of providing “Peace of Mind from the Top Down” with our work while consistently communicating with our clients to give them the best customer experience that they can get. We are also a GAF Master Elite®-certified roofing company, a certification that is only given to 3% of all roofing contractors in the country!
For any inquiries, you can reach us at (541) 688-7663 or fill out our contact form to request an estimate. We proudly serve clients and homeowners in Eugene, OR.