Will a Cedar Roof Add Value to Your Home?

If you’re planning to sell your house in the future, you may want to think ahead about increasing its value. Cedar roofs can add value to your home when it comes time to sell. Most homeowners focus on cleaning, uncluttering property, and updating parts of the interior, rather than the roof. While a grand exterior and a spotless interior will help you sell your home, unfortunately for many homeowners, the first thing a home inspector will assess is the condition of the roof. If there’s a problem with your roofing, the value of your home will drop. Investing in a cedar roof installation now can save you a headache later. Read on to learn how cedar roofing increases your home’s value.

Appearance

The first impression potential buyers will have will be based on the outside of your house. Is it clean? Is the yard well-kept? Are the gutters in good repair? Are there noticeably loose or missing shingles? A potential buyer is not going to want a house that will immediately need a roof replacement or gutter repair when there are other houses on the market that do not require immediate maintenance. In addition to being in good repair, buyers are more likely to be interested in a house that has ‘high curb appeal’. A cedar roof looks unique and the natural color variations often impress people, so it is more likely to help you sell your home if kept in good repair with the help of a local cedar roofing repair specialist.

Extended Lifespan

If you install a new cedar roof prior to selling your house, buyers will be more likely to purchase it as there will be low maintenance costs on the roof compared to a home with a ten-year-old roof. A cedar roof naturally outlives an asphalt roof, so this extended lifespan will add value to your home both on the market and in terms of how often you have to replace a roof. Cedar is also more wind resistant than asphalt shingles, meaning fewer repairs and patch-up jobs. Despite its natural abilities, it is still advised you get your roof seen regularly for cedar roofing maintenance.

More Value

When compared to other home upgrades or improvements, a cedar roof provides a wonderful return on investment. Its natural ability to insulate and keep a building warm or cool can help you save money on your energy bills immediately, as well as add energy efficiency as a perk of buying your home. Not only that but cedar is a higher quality material, which adds monetary value to your home after installation. The quality and craftsmanship that comes with a cedar roof installation often result in a higher price point than when choosing other roofing materials, you can expect to reap the rewards when you sell your home. On average, a home’s resale value in the U.S. after a new cedar roof installation increases by about $14,320.

Choose From Numerous Cedar Shingle And Cedar Shake Roofs

Legacy Construction is pleased to offer several attractive and durable cedar roof in Burnsville choices that will add instant value to your home. Our selection includes cedar shingle and cedar shake roof options, both of which will deliver a charming, timeless elegance that will be a hit with the home buyers in your area. We use only the finest cedar wood for our roofs, including Western Red, Alaskan Yellow, and Eastern White. Pre-bent wood shingles and roofing systems are also available.