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Don't Wait Before Replacing Roof

Some people think the time to reroof is when it starts to leak. That's a ' t mistake because leaks can damage the roof deck, the rafters and seep down into walls > Another reason not to wait so long is that once leaks develop, the roof has to be replaced immediately. This could result in hasty rather than studied, logical decisions. A roof of standard ■I shingles that is more than 15

years old is ready for reroofing If you can't determine the age of your roof look for cracked, curled or missing shingles. To ascertain the condition of the roof, take a walk around the house looking for signs of aging For a close-up look, use field glasses. Don't go up on the roof to inspect it It's dangerous and could cause additional damage to the shingles

SHOULD YOU determine that reroofing is in order, call in & professional roofing contractor who will conduct a thorough on-the-roof inspection. He will be able to advise you on the cost of reroofing and the material to use. Asphalt shingles, for ex ample, are the most popular in both reroofing and new construction. They are economical. durable, attractive. easy to care for and of- . fer the added benefit of fire safety They come with a fiber glass or organic base in a ' wide range of colors and Styles. ESPECIALLY desirable are three-dimensional asphalt shingles in attractive earthtone shades of browns and beiges that combine rugged appearance with colors that serve to relate a home to its environment These low-mainten-ance shingles are designed to last up to 25 years or more. To estimate the cost of a new roof, add the cost of materials and labor, and divide the total by the number of years the shingle is designed to last. It may turn out that the costlier shingle is less expensive because the cost of materials and labor is amortized over a longer period.

jj /A Choice for the 80s: [ Move or Remodel ?

?/ Dissatisfied with your tj home? Thinging of moving'' Before you put up that "For Sale" sign — wait, k You may be better off re- ^ modeling your home to meet your present needs. ^ In the 1970s, buying and ~ selling — or "trading in" — homes made financial sense Sales commission, closing costs and moving ex \ peases were easily offset by the home's 12 to 14 percent ^aqnual appreciation. IF YOU LIVED in your home for three years, you could anticipate a healthy 20 ^ percent profit on the sale J Today, interest rates are ! in the double digits and home appreciation has plummeted to three to four . percent Today, just to " cover buying and selling costs — with no profit - you < have to reside in your home for at least three years. SINCE IT doesn't always pay to move, more and more homeowners are elect - "1 ing to stay in their existing homes and improve them to meet new needs. In fact, rehab projects are becoming recognized more and more as a dependable way to create real estate _ value in a low inflation economy Currently the remodeling market is estimated at nearly $60 billion a year, and it's growing annually. NATURALLY, remodel ing is not the answer for everyone, especially if you're tired of the maintenance responsibilities of an older home, or you want to live in a different neighbor hood Obviously, too. all remodeling projects do not pay There we three ways to assess the cost of any major remodeling project I > The cost of turning the entire.job * over to a professional . 2 > the cost of doing the work yourself. and 3 1 the cost »n terms - of inconvenience during re- ■ modeling AS A (il IDF. most pro I fessional remodeling pro I jecls will cost between I $60- $100 pOr square foot nj Therefore, prior to remodel- • J Some Roofing Fire Resistant One of the more desirable qualities in roofing is an ability to resist fire. Asphalt shingles, for instance, are manufactured to meet at least the Class C rating of the Underwriters Laboratories. Asphalt shingles with a fiber glass base have a UL Class A label, which means they have been tested and ^ rates for protection against £ more severe fire exposure. |

ing. it pays to assess howmuch value the project will add to your home's resale value You can cut remodeling costs in half by doing some — or all — of the project yourself, but naturally you will have to expend many of your own hours. And don't forget to plan for the inconvenience of some remodeling projects. A room addition or adding extra insulation may not disrupt daily life too much, but bathroom or kitchen improvements may

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