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When a family purchases a home or a business owner purchases a retail space, they are likely making one of the largest investments they will ever make. It only makes sense that they would want to take steps to protect their investment for as long as possible.
Having a well-functioning, adequate roofing system is an essential part of protecting any retail or commercial building. The roofing system is what protects the building itself, as well as the contents inside the building from damage. The roof does this in various ways. The most obvious way that it provides protection is by preventing precipitation and debris from outside the home or office space from making it inside. It also serves as part of the protection against excessive heat during the summer and excessive cold during the winter months.
However, the protection that a good roof provides goes beyond the above mentioned items. A good roof will protect a home against developing mold. Mold will develop in a home, especially in the attic, when condensation is allowed to build up. The moist environment is a perfect breeding spot for mold spores. A good roof is going to have sufficient ventilation. This would include having isolation dampers. This will prevent heat from getting trapped in the attic space. When heat gets trapped in the attic and then it comes into contact with colder pipes or colder surfaces, condensation is created, moisture builds up, and the result is mold, which can be damaging to the health of family members.
A good roof is also energy efficient. Certain roofing materials will reflect the sun’s rays during the summer. This keeps the home cooler, and it lowers the amount of money a person needs to spend on electricity for air-conditioning. During the winter, a well-designed roof will keep the heat that is produced by the HVAC system inside the home. This means that less heat and less fuel is expended in keeping the home warm.
In addition to protecting the home and lowering energy costs, a good roof should be attractive. Remember, a home or a commercial retail space is a large investment. In the future, a building owner may want to sell their building. Having an attractive roof will go a long way in making that sale possible. A quality roof made from premium materials can actually increase the overall value of a home or a retail space. It can increase a home’s curb appeal and can have an effect on the home’s resale value.