Whether you are getting ready to sell or just tired of how the house looks from the street, the exterior is where upgrades show the most. These five also protect the house, which matters in North Texas, where sun, hail and wind wear everything down faster.
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1. A new roof
The roof can be a third or more of what you see from the street on many houses. An old roof with curling shingles and dark streaks makes a whole house look tired. A new one in a well-chosen color changes the look immediately.
Designer shingle lines like GAF Camelot and Grand Manor, CertainTeed Belmont and Owens Corning's premium profiles give a thicker, dimensional look. Impact-resistant lines hold up better in hail and can earn an insurance discount. Check your HOA's color rules before you choose.
2. Siding
Cracked, faded or hail-damaged siding pulls down the look of the house and lets water in behind it.
If a storm damaged your siding, it usually belongs on the same claim as the roof.
3. Gutters
Dented, sagging or mismatched gutters are one of the first things people notice. Seamless gutters are formed on site to fit the house and matched to the trim color, so they look cleaner and leak less. They also keep water off your siding and away from the foundation.
4. Exterior paint
Paint is the most affordable way to change the look of a house. Texas sun is hard on it, so prep matters more than the brand:
Fresh trim and fascia paint alone can make a big difference.
5. A new fence
A leaning or weathered fence makes the whole yard look neglected. When North Texas fences lean, the problem is usually the posts, because our clay soil swells and shrinks. Setting posts properly is what keeps a new fence straight. Wind-damaged fences can often go on the same insurance claim as the roof.
Small things that help
Doing it in one project
We handle roofing, siding, gutters, painting and fencing, so an exterior makeover can be one project with one schedule. Call (855) 741-ROOF for a free estimate.