When you find out your home needs a roof replacement, you may be wondering what is involved and mostly what to do with your pets and other family members. There is a lot involved with a roof replacement including removal of the old roof which can get a little messy and hazardous. When a roof company arrives, the home essential become a work zone. As the roof replacement service takes the household safety and comfort into consideration, United Home Painting & Roofing will share a few ways you can better prepare your pets and other household members as well as your property.
Can You Replace Roof While Living in Home? How Loud is It?
Both pets and kids are often impacted the most during a roof replacement. The work zone can be more dangerous for pets and children as they don’t often consider the danger of the roof removal and construction. As the parent, be sure to talk with your children about staying away from the work zones and attempt to keep pets inside. However, many people will often bring their pets and little ones to a family member’s home, during the roof tear off and installation, where they can be more comfortable. Removal and construction of a roof can be very noisy which interrupts pets and children especially, infants which is why many people will take them away from the sight.
How Do Roofers Protect Landscaping & Property?
Another consideration during a roof replacement you will want to think on how you can protect your personal items and surrounding property. Contractors are very professional and do take all consideration of the property into account. However, if you want to be on the safe side you can park the vehicles away from the work zone. Other exterior features or furniture that can moved away from the work zone can also help provide the crew with plenty of room to move and ensures they don’t get damaged as accident can occur. During roof removal and construction, a lot of vibration is generated that can cause picture and wall décor to fall off the walls. Any items that are mounted to the wall should be taken down until the replacement is done.
How to Help Roofing Contractors
There are step that can help aid the roofing service to be more efficient. Tree limbs that are overhanging the roof should be cut down as they can also cause future roof damages. Cutting the lawn before the roofers arrive can also help make clean up more efficient. Next you can help locate power outlets outside of the home that can be used by the construction crew. Occasionally extension cords may need to run through a window if necessary. Window screens may need to be removed to allow access to outlets on the other side of windows.
Roof Tear Off & Installation Services & More in Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, Agoura Hills, Reseda, Van Nuys, Sherman Oaks & Greater Calabasas, CA
Roof replacements can be done rather quickly, however there are many ways the homeowner can help make construction more efficient. If you need a quality roofing service to help repair or replace your home’s roof, call United Home Painting & Roofing today.
