Recently, re-roofing upgrades to your AZ home meant little to a home’s value or sales price. Before, houses sold like hotcakes in most Maricopa County neighborhoods. But the boom is over in the Phoenix real estate market. Median sales prices are way down, as is median sales volume. In fact, in July 2023, home sales hit a fifteen-year low in the Valley of the Sun.[1]
A good re-roofing upgrade helps your house stand out, so it sells faster and for a higher price. Re-roofing enhancements aren’t just for people who plan to move soon. These upgrades often have a day-to-day value that pays for itself emotionally and financially.
The upgrades listed below and other available upgrades transform the chore of re-roofing into an opportunity. At Four Peaks Roofing, our service and quality guarantees apply to all services, including re-roofing upgrades. We promise to do our job thoroughly, professionally, and efficiently so your family’s day-to-day life quickly returns to normal. As for the products we provide, if there’s a problem, we work to make it right.
Metal Roof
We start with a huge re-roofing upgrade that’s increasingly popular for a Phoenix, AZ home. When some people think of metal roofs, they think of tinfoil roofs on mobile homes and utility sheds. Today’s metal roofs are nothing like that. Take a look at our gallery, and you’ll see the difference for yourself.
A metal roof is a tremendous sales upgrade, not just because of its appearance. These roofs are very durable and surprisingly low maintenance.
Metal roofs typically last more than fifty years. Furthermore, in most cases, they don’t noticeably degrade until they reach the end of their usable lives. Intense Phoenix sunlight is tough on roofs that are directly exposed to this sunlight all day, every day.
UV rays do most of the damage. UV rays damage roofs physically and chemically. Ultraviolet radiation unnaturally dries shingles, making them brittle and more prone to damage. Furthermore, UV exposure breaks down asphalt molecules, causing them to lose their protective properties.
Metal roofs reflect not only the heat of the sun but also the sun’s radiation. If a buyer knows the home’s roof can withstand time and weather, that’s a solid selling point.
Impact-Resistant Shingles
Homeowners unwilling to commit to a metal roof often choose impact-resistant shingles. Several options are available, as follows:
- Class Four (two hits with a two-inch steel ball don’t crack the tile)
- Class Three (1.75-inch steel ball)
- Class Two (1.50-inch steel ball)
- Class One (1.25-inch steel ball)
We usually recommend Class Two or Three impact-resistant shingles. Arizona doesn’t have much severe weather, so your roof doesn’t need to be a tank. On the other end, low-grade impact-resistant shingles provide so little protection that, quite frankly, they’re usually a waste of money.
Ventilation/Insulation Upgrades
Ventilation and insulation re-roofing upgrades don’t necessarily increase a home’s curb appeal. But they substantially increase a home’s overall value.
Proper attic ventilation keeps your roof in top condition. Good airflow lowers the attic’s temperature and stops moisture buildup, helping to extend the life of your roof and keep your home healthy.
Insulation upgrades are especially important in larger homes. Our professionals inspect your home and find the insulation’s sweet spot.[2] Inadequate insulation doesn’t significantly lower cooling costs. Over-insulation installation costs outweigh the long-term utility bill cost savings. We’ll find the perfect ‘in-between’ to make the most out of your home improvements.
Gutter Re-Roofing Upgrades
The final common re-roofing upgrade typical for an AZ home is partially cosmetic and partially functional. The addition or replacement of premium gutters looks nice and works well.
Over time, the combination of gravity and everyday environmental pressures misaligns most gutters. Since Phoenix gets so little rain, most homebuilders install the cheapest available gutters. However, any monsoon-like rain overwhelms the drainage system. Replacing your roof allows you to upgrade your gutters and address this common maintenance problem.
We offer many durable and stylish gutter systems that complement any roof type you install. Our team’s expert replacement and installation enables you to stop worrying about leaks, seepage, and other water damage.
In most cases, a gutter replacement is much more demanding than a simple DIY weekend project, requiring professional support and knowledge to ensure it’s done successfully.
Contact us for more information about functional and attractive re-roofing upgrades.
Sources:
[1] https://www.noradarealestate.com/blog/phoenix-real-estate-market/
