It can be both exciting and stressful to get a new roof installed on your Ypsilanti Michigan home. You are getting a newer, more modern roof that is less likely to need roof repairs and will only need to be maintained for at least the first few years. But a roof replacement in Ypsilanti Michigan is not a minor job and it requires some prep work on your part. To make things as simple and stress free as possible, here are a few times to get you ready for your roof replacement.

Tips For Preparing For Your Home’s Roof Replacement in Ypsilanti Michigan

When getting a new roof installed on your home there is usually a lot of questions that are put forth by the home owner. Since getting a new roof installed only happens once every 15 years or so, it’s easy to get confused and not completely understand what is going on. At Ypsilanti Roofing Company, we want to be upfront about any concerns or questions you may have. Lots of homeowners want to know what they can do to help with the roof replacement in terms of their yards and other items like patio furniture, etc. We’ll go over some things you may want to consider when getting a new roof installed below:

Protect Your Attic

While your roof replacement will not be directly affecting your attic, the work above it will cause vibrations and dust to fall on anything in there. You should cover your belongings with drop clothes to minimize dust exposure and wrap or remove more fragile items that you don’t want to break.

Move Your Vehicles

It is important to move your vehicles away from the property for two reasons. The first reason is to allow plenty of room for the work to take place. The second reason is to prevent any damage to your car. As materials are moved and work is occurring on the roof you can end up with scratches, dents or even broken windows if they are around the work site.

Remove Yard And Patio Items

If you have patio furniture, grills or kids toys it is important that you move them to a different location until the work is over. This not only allows more space for the workers to move and set up, but eliminates an obstacle out of your belongings that will slow things down.

Take Down Wall Décor

The banging and vibrations caused by roof work can cause your décor to fall off the wall. You should take down any and all wall décor and make sure that it is put away until the work is done. You should also consider wrapping up and dishware or fragile items that might fall with all the movement from the roof. The effects of installing a new roof will be very minimal but may be felt inside the home in some cases.  

Prune Trees And Shrubbery

You don’t want your trees and shrubbery too close to your home anyway to prevent unnecessary damage. But you may need to prune them more than you typically would to make sure there is plenty of space for the roofers to stand up and move around without being caught in the branches. Shrubbery that isn’t pruned can cause difficulty setting up ladders and getting materials up on the roof.

Identify Exterior Outlets

Tools will need to be plugged in for the roofers to work. Rather than making them plug the tools in inside your home it is important to find identify the outlets on the exterior of your home. You should look for them ahead of time before workers get there and mark them with a flag or cone so they are easily identified by the workers and nothing is slowed down.

Think About Your Kids And Pets

If you have children or animals the loud noises and vibrations of a roof replacement can be stressful or even scary. It can be beneficial to take them to another location to stay with a friend or family member while the work is going on.

Watch Out For Debris

As the roof work is happening things will be thrown down from the roof and brought up. This can cause debris to fall and might go unnoticed by the roofers. You should walk around your yard and look for any nails or trash that needs to be picked up before letting children or pets out unsupervised.

If you want to learn more about steps you can take to save time on your roof replacement in Ypsilanti Michigan be sure to call us. We offer free quotes on roofing projects in Ypsilanti Michigan. Call Ypsilanti Roofing Company today to get started!