Three reasons to renovate the outside of a house

It’s easy to see the value of renovating a home interior, but it’s equally essential to ensure the exterior is kept in good shape too. Keeping a home’s exterior and outside space looking good may feel like money for nothing, but in reality this could be far from the truth. Here are some of the reasons people request exterior renovation services.

Good for the environment

If a house is in disrepair, the homeowner could be losing valuable heat through the roof or the windows. Choosing modern replacement windows, doors and roofing will not only look great, but it could also help to maintain the temperature within a home. Energy-efficient renovations reduce the amount of energy consumed to maintain temperatures. This is great for the environment as everyone seeks to reduce their carbon emissions and lessen the impact of global warming.

Good for the bank balance

Materials have improved vastly over recent years and modern windows, doors and roofing are far more environmentally friendly, so replacing older and less effective ones is a worthwhile investment. They could make a big difference to energy bills by reducing heat transfer to the outside, potentially improving a home’s energy efficiency and reducing dampness, draughts and water damage.

How a house looks on the outside is known as kerb appeal. This makes a big difference when it’s time to sell. Ensuring the exterior of a home looks its best will help when they go onto the market, attract more potential buyers and improve the price. Even if one has no intention of selling, carrying out home renovations could stop the potentially harmful knock-on effects that damaged windows and doors can cause to the surrounding walls and floors.

A roof is another area one tends to forget about until the damage is already done. In the worst cases, walls and ceilings will become damp or even collapse, damaging the interior too. Roofs are one of the biggest causes of heat loss, so choosing an up-to-date energy efficient roof is not only good for the environment, but could also help regulate energy usage and save money.

Great for mental health

Looking after the exterior of a home will ensure that it stays looking beautiful. New windows, doors and roofs all add to the appearance and value, so they might well be worth it, but looking after one’s grounds and garden is essential too and could help lift spirits. Renovating a patio and paved areas is a great way to revitalise the appearance of a home. It may be a better driveway or parking area for one’s car or an outside dining area: whatever the renovation, a homeowner is likely to get pleasure from the new look that could be great for general wellbeing. 

One is far more likely to enjoy the outside if it looks good. It’s common knowledge that being outside is good for one’s health, but it’s not so much fun when stuck in a disaster zone that causes stress and prevents relaxation. Adding a simple patio or paved area where one dine out, lounge and enjoy some free time could help one wind down and enjoy their home environment as well as improving one’s overall mood and outlook. It doesn’t need to be complicated. Anyone can have a maintenance-free garden in which they add as much or as little by way of colour and planting that they feel comfortable with. While one can potentially protect the value of their home by installing new windows, doors and caring for their roof, a new patio area could also add value, look great and give homeowners somewhere fabulous to entertain, relax and enjoy.

With many benefits to be had with an exterior renovation, it’s no wonder that people are starting to see the potential value of making the exterior just as stylish and well put together as the inside of their home.

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