How To Re Roof

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How to re roof. Obtain any necessary permits. In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to reshingle a roofsteps. Install an underlayer to act as temporary weather barrier protecting the roof from water and ice. Peel off the bottom backing.

Beveled wood pieces called horsefeathers must be laid along the thick edges of the shakes to make a fairly flat surface. Roofers use a circular saw to cut a long slot along the roof ridge if there isn t one then cover it with a plastic flap as shown or a flexible vinyl matrix. Before you reshingle a roof read our step by step guide for adding new shingles over old ones. Asphalt shingles can be laid over cedar shakes or shingles however this is a roofing project best left to pros.

Many building codes regulate the number of layers of shingles that. Pry the shingle from. Clean the roof by sweeping off any particles and dust. Protect the roof against ice dams and windblown rain with self stick ice and water.

Remove leftover debris from the roof. Venting prolongs the life of the roof. Nail down loose roof sheathing to rafters. Project step by step 15 roll out the self stick underlayment.

Staple felt every 6 to 8 inches. Cover roof deck with 30 pound felt underlayment. Mount drip molding around the perimeter of the roof by use of roofing nails. We discuss the nesting method which helps minimize an uneven appear.

Use the split end of a claw hammer to pry out nails still holding bits of. Then pull off the. Openings along the sides allow air out of the attic cooling the space and lowering your air conditioning bill. Remove stray nails that remained while removing the shingles.

Pry off old roof shingles with pitch fork. Stick on the underlayment. Make sure the underlayment lies smooth before you nail the top edge. Check with your local government agency regarding the need for a building permit before.

Place a pitchfork flat garden shovel or shingle scraper under the shingle.