How to Prepare Your Home for a New Roof

Replacing your asphalt shingle roof in Ottawa, ON? This guide walks you through practical steps to prepare your home, family, and neighbors for a smooth, stress-free installation experience.

How to prepare your Ottawa home for a new asphalt shingle roof

When planning to replace your asphalt shingle roof in Ottawa, ON, there are many things to remember to get the best results. A new asphalt shingle roof can be a great investment for any home in the greater Ottawa area.

A new asphalt shingle roof can improve energy efficiency, increase home value, improve market viability, and, of course, curb appeal. However, preparing for the installation can be difficult.

After all, replacing your asphalt shingle roof is often a long process. You might be unsure how to prepare your home to get the most out of your new installation. Luckily for you, the Firon Roofing team is here to help.

These easy tips will help make the roof installation process more stress-free than ever.

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Prepare your driveway and yard for roof installation

One of the first things you can do to prepare your home for a new asphalt shingle roof is to clear up your driveway and front yard. While it’s not entirely necessary, things like children’s toys, outdoor equipment, and vehicles can get in the way of a roof installation.

Not only can this be an inconvenience to your contractor, but there are a few risks involved as well. Items can be misplaced, damaged, or even lost during a busy asphalt roof installation project.

Additionally, tall grass can not only be an obstacle during roof replacement but can also make it easy for small nails to get lost. It is highly advisable to trim your grass a day or two before the installation.

For this reason, it’s important to clear your driveway and yard of obstacles so that the installation goes smoothly.

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Make a plan for pets and children

Another thing that can be easy to be unprepared for is your children and pets. While Firon Roofing has made our roofing process as simple as possible, some hurdles are inevitable.

When the time comes to replace your asphalt shingle roof, pets may be disturbed, and children could have difficulty taking a nap or going about their daily routines. It might not seem like much for a few days, but in many cases, it’s best to have a plan.

Your pets may need to be under the care of a petsitter, and children may have an easier time under the care of a family member or close friend than in your home during a roof replacement.

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Give your neighbors a heads up

Finally, a great courtesy you can do for your neighbors is inform them of your new asphalt shingle roof installation. Installing a new asphalt shingle roof in Ottawa can be quite noisy.

While our contractors won’t be stepping foot on your neighbors’ property, the noise can be quite a disturbance even with advanced notice. This is why it’s common courtesy to inform your neighbors of your upcoming roof installation.

It’s polite to tell them the date and time of your roof installation as far ahead of time as possible to ensure they can adequately prepare themselves for it.

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Contact Firon Roofing for expert service in Ottawa

If you’re looking to replace your asphalt shingle roof in Ottawa, ON, it’s important to work with the right team to ensure a smooth, stress-free process. Not just any contractor is fit for the installation. You’ll want a team with many years of experience.

One with a strong community reputation is also a must. Happily, Firon Roofing offers its assistance. For many years, we’ve been a top contractor for asphalt shingle roofs in Ottawa, ON.

Hundreds of homeowners have come to us for their roofing needs. And our team never seems to disappoint. If you need a new asphalt shingle roof in the greater Ottawa area today, you’ve found the right contractor.

Please contact Firon Roofing today at (613) 702-2083 for more info or get your free roofing quote now.