A roofing replacement is a major project that brings a lot of heavy activity to your property. Taking time to make sure the work area is clear and ready to go protects your family and keeps your personal belongings safe. Here are four steps you can take to prepare your yard and attic before our team at Roofing By The Book, LLC arrives.
- Clear the Driveway and Exterior Perimeter: We recommend moving vehicles, patio furniture, grills, and lawn ornaments completely away from exterior walls. Our team needs open space around the base of your home to catch old shingles safely and place protective tarps over your landscaping features.
- Cover Items in the Attic: Heavy vibrations from constant hammering will shake your roof framing. Place old sheets or large plastic tarps over your stored holiday decorations, clothes, and boxes to shield them from falling dust, loose wood shavings, and old drywall debris.
- Point Out Fixtures: To help our team work in your space, it’s a good idea to point out hidden items like underground sprinkler heads, delicate flower beds, or solar lights before your roofing replacement begins so we can avoid those spaces.
- Cut the Grass: Mowing your yard a day or two before the project starts makes the final construction cleanup much faster. Short grass allows our magnetic rollers to find and collect every dropped nail from your yard before your pets or kids go outside.
Taking these steps keeps your home safe and helps our team work efficiently. If you’re in need of roofing replacement, reach out to a team member today.