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Your home’s roof safeguards your family, pets, and precious belongings, and there will come a day when it’s too old or damaged and needs to be replaced. So how do you ensure your home’s interior is safe in the interim? Use the following pointers to protect the inside of your house throughout the roof replacement process.

3 Tips for Protecting the Inside of Your Home During a Roof Replacement

1. Move Your Car

Unless you have a detached garage, your vehicle is protected by the same roof as the rest of the home. Therefore, any falling dust or debris could dent or scratch your car’s paint as well as chip or crack the windows and windshield. Instead of putting on and taking off a car cover twice or more a day, make arrangements to park elsewhere during the roof replacement.

2. Protect the Attic

roof replacementItems in your attic are vulnerable during a roof replacement as the space is directly beneath the surface. If you keep furniture up there, move the pieces downstairs for the duration of the project. If you use the attic for storage, cover your belongings with thick tarps or blankets to protect them from the elements when the roof is open as well as dust and other particles that are dislodged during reconstruction.

3. Take Down Art

The contractors will use considerable force to properly remove panels and hammer shingles in place. These movements can cause vibrations to travel from the roof through the structural elements of your house, including the walls. Take precautions by dismounting hanging photos, paintings, and decor and storing them in a safe place.

 

If it’s time for your home’s roof replacement, contact the skilled team at Kimoto Roofing in Honolulu, HI. Serving residential and commercial clients throughout Oahu, these trusted contractors are licensed and insured, and they handle everything from minor repairs to complete installations. They also work with a wide variety of quality materials, including metal, tile, and asphalt shingles. View their services online, or call (808) 203-4216 to request a free estimate.

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