When it comes to roofing, you may think that it only has one job, which is to keep you and your family dry during the bad weather. However, a roof has many other functions aside from keeping water from entering your home. A few of the main ways that a new roof helps to protect your home that you may not know are below. 

Keeps your home warm in the winter 

A roof plays a major role in the way that your home’s heating and cooling function in your house. The roof has a protective layer that blocks out much of the hot weather during the summer months and helps to keep the inside of your house feeling more comfortable and cool. 

During the winter months, a roof helps to maintain a warmer temperature by trapping the warm air and keeping it inside with the help of insulation. Denser more durable external materials also help by providing a protective barrier against wind, moisture, and colder temperatures. Roofs that are made from metal, slate, and asphalt have the best durability for cold climates. Metal is good at insulating and is a generally non-porous type of material.

Slate is naturally able to handle harsh weather environments and can provide good insulation as well. Asphalt is a popular choice for those who are seeking a good year round option to serve as a general purpose material able to handle all different types of weather.  

It helps to keep the house cool during the summer

There are a variety of types of materials that are better suited for blocking out or absorbing heat. In particular, if you have a roof with a reflective surface or with solar panels you will notice better results with keeping the inside of the home more cool. If you are looking to save money on utilities for summer, a new roof can help to keep the costs down.

A new roof instantly improves your property value

A new roof on a home can help to increase your property value, curb appeal, and resale value. Many homeowners who are looking for a way to sell their home quickly need to perform updates to the property that a homebuyer sees as a benefit. Since the roof plays such an important role, a new roof can be a very attractive feature to a potential buyer.