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If you are planning to re-roof your home this summer, home improvement experts say you may want to consider five additional upgrades while you are at it to make your roof more beautiful, durable and functional.

In a recent article on Bob Vila.com, author Joe Provey advises homeowners to discuss five upgrades with their contractor when scheduling a re-roofing project. We have highlighted a few of the upgrades below.

  1. Install an airtight chimney cap: Not only does this upgrade keep animals from nesting in your chimney, it also keeps air from escaping resulting in lower energy bills.
  2. Install eave flashing: This upgrade can help you avoid damage from ice dams during Texas’s harsh winters.
  3. Improve roof ventilation: Taking the time to make this improvement can keep the room’s beneath your home’s attic cooler during the summer so you spend less money cooling them.
  4. Choose an energy-efficient shingle: Modern reflective shingle options can save homeowners between 7 and 15 percent on cooling bills.
  5. Install low-maintenance gutters: Low maintenance gutters that are easy to clean and maintain are the perfect complement for a roofing upgrade.