Washington Green Project Rethink Remodel
Green remodeling requires a new approach to the remodeling process, with more upfront planning and coordination to capture opportunities that are often missed in a conventional remodel. This includes expanding your list of objectives as well as the way you compare the price of products and services, by taking wide-angle and long-term views of decisions. It also means being willing to invest time and energy to find solutions that best fit your needs. And finally, it means approaching your remodeling project with health and safety at the forefront. This advance planning pays large dividends in terms of long-term satisfaction with your project and cost containment.
A new roof ?
Make sure your roof needs replacing, rather than less costly repair or maintenance. Your roof should be inspected annually for signs of deterioration or damage. Inspections can be coordinated with regular roof and gutter cleaning. Keep in mind that roof surfaces damage easily (especially asphalt shingle in hot or cold weather), so minimize foot traffic. And always exercise extreme caution when on the roof or a ladder. Often roof inspections can be performed safely from the ground with a set of binoculars. Consider both the visual inspection and age of your roof when determining whether it’stime to replace or repair. Look in the attic for signs of moisture damage, and try todeter mine the source of leaks. Often, the culprit is failed or improperly installed flashing in especially vulnerable areas.
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