3 Great Ways to Update Your Home in the New Year

Modern Method Roofing in Napa gives great advice on updates for your home in 2021.

With 2020 in the rearview, it’s time to look forward to the opportunities of 2021. Setting goals and making plans are the best thing for home and business owners to do this time of year. This year, set a goal to update your home or business by helping it continue to look great and stay protected from the elements. Here are some ideas to help get you started.

Kick Off the Year with a Fresh Coat of Paint

The exterior of the home takes all of the abuse that nature can throw at it. Damage from rain, wind, hail, and UV light can cause siding or painted surfaces to fade. Given enough time, the force so nature can completely ruin elements of your property’s exterior. That’s why choosing this to repaint is such a good idea.

A fresh coat of paint will go a long way towards protecting your property as well as giving you an opportunity to update the look. Be sure to check with exterior design specialists to help you pick out a color scheme to update the look of your home or business for the next few years.

Enhance the Curb Appeal

The exterior of a home or business is the only opportunity you have to make a first impression on your guests or customers. To make it a great first impression it is important that your property have curb appeal. Here are some ideas to help you think about improving the look of your home or business’s exterior:

• Add Some Color: New siding, fresh paint or simply changing the color of your trim are great, easy ways to change the look of your property.
• Landscape: Freshen up the landscaping or add new features like ornamentals or flowers. Landscape lighting can also add dramatic effects at nighttime.
• New Gutters: Gutters help protect your property from rain but they also can be used to influence the style of your space. New materials and options can turn gutters from purely practical to stylish.
• Patios or Decks: Patios and decks are a great benefit to curb appeal but they also offer the opportunity for entertaining outdoors. Redesigning existing patios or adding decks can give practical beauty to any outdoor space.

Bring the Roof Back Up to Date

Keeping the roof in good shape on your commercial or residential property is essential to keeping the property safe from weather damage. The roof is the first line of defense that your home has from rain and even fire damage. Along with the necessity of having a top-of-the-line roof, a new roof provides the opportunity to turn it into a design element to make your property look even better. Some of the options to help you accomplish this are:

• Composition shingles
• Metal roofing
• Slate tiles
• Wood shakes
• Living roofs

Each choice has certain benefits that may make it appealing for your particular situation. Regardless of the choice you choose, you can be sure that your structure is protected and stylish for decades to come.

About Modern Method Roofing

Modern Method Roofing is a roofing contractor serving the homes and businesses of Napa. We are skilled in all types of roof installation and roof repair. When you need emergency roof service, we are ready to help. Call (707) 255-8090 today to get in touch with our exterior design consultants.