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Current home buyers I have been working with in Sacramento will need to replace the roof on the house they are buying. The Sellers agreed to a limited amount of repairs on their home for sale and took a lower price.I have bought the home buyers a little time by obtaining a 2 year roof certification for the current shake roof but before long it will need to be replaced. Before a legitimate roofer will certify a roof, they inspect the roof to ascertain if any repairs are needed.
It is important to note, that although you may like tile roofs, unless the house was built originally to support a tile roof, this is not an option. But, read below because there is always a solution to each and every so-called problem.
While investigating roofs and options for the home buyers, I thought I would share what I have discovered as it might serve several homeowners that might be in the throws of choosing a roof for their home. There are so many possibilities and so many colors and styles in which to choose.
Although shake roofs are very aesthetic, they really are not practical in some areas and very costly to maintain not to mention a fire hazard and of course environmentally, not in the best interest of “Mother Earth,” since shakes are made of wood.
Composite Roofing, also known as Asphalt Shingles is typically what most homeowners choose and 
certainly has merit. Usually a composite roof lasts about 20–30 years and comes in a variety of colors. There are different qualities of composite roofing to chose from.
Standard is a 3 tab with the next upgrade being called an architectural shingle which is twice as thick and the layers staggered.
When upgrading colors may resemble slate and wood shakes.
Depending on the value of your house, depends upon the value of composite roofing you should choose. Choose wisely since a roof is there for a lifetime and a good investment is a wise investment. It can add value to your home and add to your curb appeal.
Of course how big your home is and what the current roofing material is contributes to pricing.
To give an example of pricing, where a composite roof will cost approximately $16,000, a Gerard Roof below would cost $36,000.
There is a new product that is stone coated steel known as Gerard Stone Coated Roofing System and has a warranty for the lifetime of the owner. Their roofs have a variety of looks from asphalt shingle, clay tile, cedar shake or slate.
Although, this product is more expensive than composite, it is environmentally responsible and requires no tear off and it is recyclable.
Remember, that none of the pictures to the left are actually tile or shingle, they are just made to look like it.
To read more about choosing roofing materials be sure to check out This Old House where each roofing choice is detailed. It is a good source on roofing to start from and get familiar with roofs.
In the next couple of weeks the home buyers will be closing on their new home. I attend all closing which is when the home buyers sign all the paperwork at the Title Company. It usually takes about 24 to 48 hours before the Lender funds the loan and the County records the Deed of Trust.
Once the Deed as been recorded, the fun part begins for me. It’s my favorite part. Handed over the keys to the new owners and working on a gift that will be special just for them is the reward I receive when looking into their eyes. I love real estate and I love working with home buyers and home sellers.
If you are looking for a house or condo in or around the Sacramento area, I would love to help you. Remember, that the first step towards responsible home buying is to meet with a reputable Lender and get pre-approved. It’s important to know what type of loan you qualify for and what your payments will be long before you start looking at houses.
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