Buying your first home is such an unbelievable and exciting experience. Many factors that you take into consideration include location, size, value, and structural condition of the house. After you purchase the home, it is important to take a deeper look. The first thing you should look into is the roof.

There are often times where roofs get overlooked, and minor problems for past owners, turn into major problems for you. If you have rented for your whole life, this is the first time that the integrity of the roof is 100% your issue. Here are a few helpful things you should look into regarding your roof.

Inspection Report

Be sure that you are closely paying attention to the inspection report and not missing any red flags that come with the roof. Don’t overlook any issues that are mentioned in the report. When dividing up the financials of the new home be sure to take into consideration any issues that may arise.

Roof Condition

Always being knowledgeable of your roofs condition is important as a homeowner. As you see any roof problems arise, act and repair before it comes back to hurt you. Roofs are made out of many different types of materials. No matter what material it is, a small, unattended repair may lead to larger, costly repairs.

Warranties and Policies

It is important to know whether or not the roof of your new home is under warranty or not. Often, large homes have roof warranties that are not transferable, but it’s important that you’re covered in the case something goes wrong.

For first-time homeowners with further questions, please feel free to contact Rhode Island Slate Roofing at 401-225-2003 or through our online contact form.