Roofing Archives - Indiana 203K Mortgages

Need a Roofing Contractor? Here are Some Questions to Ask:

If you stay in a home for any length of time, you eventually find yourself needing a new roof or roof repair. When the time comes, it’s a good idea to seek out a few bids from different contractors . When speaking with the contractors, you may want to ask the following questions: How Much Experience Do You Have? A more experienced roofing contractor might be your best bet. Not only will they have more years of roofing experience,but they may also know the regional climate and weather conditions better and what roofing materials are better to use. A company that does shoddy work, cuts corners, or is consistently not delivering on time and within budget is not likely to last long in one area, so a company that has a long-standing history in the same area may...

Caring For Your New Roof

You’ve decided to replace/repair your roof with the FHA 203K Streamline mortgage program. Once your new roof is done; how to you plan to care for it? Whether it’s simply replacing old shingles with new ones, or tearing apart the entire roof, wood and all, you’ll want to make sure you get the most money out this new roof. After all, you wouldn’t want to go through all the trouble again in 5 or 10 years. So here’s a look at a few maintenance steps you can take every season to make that roof last longer after the FHA 203k work is done. 1. Keep the roof clean. Keep twigs, leaves and other debris off the roof. Be especially vigilant after a storm. Make sure no branches fell on the roof from surrounding trees. As these wither, they can...

Repair Or Replace A Roof With A 203K Streamline Mortgage!

A home buyer can finance a house and many repairs, renovations or improvements right into the monthly payments, amortizing the work over the life of that home mortgage loan. The great thing is that with interest rates where they are right now, it will only add about $6 a month for every $1,000 in repairs or renovations you finance. That means a $10,000 roof will only add about $60 a month to the house payment. Then, when you decide to sell, that cost stays with the house. Roof replacement or repair is covered by the FHA 203k Streamline. Today, there are many kinds of roofing materials that can be used to boost a home’s visual appeal. In addition to some of the traditional roofing materials, synthetic roofing materials are also fast becoming popular to...