Take Your Home's Outdated Exterior From Bland To Grand With Tips From Jenny Marrs
Your home's exterior is one of the most crucial aspects of the house; after all, it's everyone's first impression. So, if you think the outside of your house appears outdated or needs upgrading, trust your instincts and don't keep it looking bland. An unattractive exterior can make even the homes with the best interiors seem off-putting. Anyone who needs exterior update inspiration might want to check out Jenny Marrs' curb-appeal boosting advice. One step the HGTV star specifically recommends taking is upgrading an old roof.
"The house got a new metal roof and a dark coat of paint all over to update its look," Marrs wrote when describing how she improved a home exterior from Season 5 of "Fixer to Fabulous." Of course, they completed other updates, too, such as landscaping and window and door changes. However, you shouldn't overlook the roof when revamping your home's exterior, as a well-done new roof with fresh paint can take a first glance at your house from boring to beautiful and sleek.
Think about a metal roof
Jenny Marrs noted that she improved the home's exterior from the "Fixer to Fabulous" episode with a metal roof. So, if you think your roof looks outdated with its dull wood look or other old, boring material, a metal roof could be an excellent new option for a more modern vibe. Still, you should have an idea of how much to expect to spend on metal roofs before you buy. If you want a metal roof, be prepared to pay anywhere from $5,664 to $17,319, with an average price of $11,449.
In addition to the cool, industrial-leaning look, many benefits come with investing in a metal roof. For instance, a metal roof should have a longer lifespan than other material options, save you money in the long term by requiring less maintenance, and contribute to eco-friendliness along with a more consistent temperature for your house because of how it reflects the sun. However, you might not want a metal roof if you live somewhere with frequent heavy rain and don't like loud noises. Rain bouncing off a metal roof can sound super loud, so keep that in mind.
Consider a dark paint job for a metal roof
Once you commit to a metal roof, you should make it look as clean and attractive as possible with fresh dark paint, like Jenny Marrs did. Regarding cost, get ready to pay anywhere from $1,164 to $3,575 with an average of $2,375. But if you're already spending thousands of dollars on the new metal roof, don't you think it's worth a couple extra thousand for a fresh paint job to make your house look more appealing?
Even if you typically enjoy DIY projects for your home, painting a metal roof — or any roof for that matter — is something you may want to trust a professional to do. After all, painting a metal roof requires the person doing the painting to get and stay on the roof, use specific materials, and deploy a steady technique. Trying to do so without proper experience working on top of roofs can lead to danger and injury. Even if you're comfortable on the roof, not knowing how to paint it correctly can cost you in the long term and even bring down your home's value after spending all that money on the metal upgrade.