We all know we are still in a depressed real estate market.  It’s a buyers market. Great time to buy a house but not a great time to sell a house. My realtor friend, Debbie tells me that buyers are spoiled nowadays. They want to essentially move their toothbrush in and call it a day. That means your home better be in tip top shape. If not, buyers will move on to the next house and not think anything of it. Ok, so now let’s talk about deal breakers. Debbie says there are three big ones. Foundation issues, roofing issues, and outdated bathrooms are the “big three” that she sees most. A bad kitchen isn’t a good thing either. The most common though, is a bad roof. Not a good thing to have when desperate to sell your home.

When it comes to residential roofing, most roofs are replaced, or at least repaired, every ten years. If that number doesn’t sit well with you, you should consider a roofing material other than asphalt. Most asphalt shingle roofs have a lifespan of 15 to 20 years but slate, aluminum, steel, and clay roofs all have life spans of 50-plus years, some lasting up to 200! Because of this, many homeowners are making the move to metal roofing.  Realtors say, buyers know metal roofing will last a longer time and are attracted to homes with these types of roofs. Put it this way, if you have a problem roof, you will not get asking price for your house. If you do get an offer, (you may not) expect one that is at least twenty thousand dollars under your asking price!

Metal roofing is fast becoming popular for not only commercial but residential as well.  It’s durable, fire retardant and almost maintenance-free. Metal roofing is also very energy efficient because it reflects heat and blocks its transfer into the attic. Research shows that metal absorbed 34 percent less heat than asphalt shingles, and homeowners switching to metal reported saving up to 20 percent on their energy bills. This is a great feature in both the scorching hot summer months as well as the cold winter months.  Erie Construction of Evansville, Indiana is a trusted leader in the industry and would love to come out and give you a free estimate. We will show you why metal is picking up steam as the “go to” product in the roofing industry.