How To Re Roof A Garage

If you re asking about vent flashing the flashing goes on top of a flat roof.

How to re roof a garage.

On a pitched roof the flashing goes above the shingles downhill from the vent but under the shingles uphill from the vent. Garage roof replacement cost. In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to reshingle a roof steps. Staple felt every 6 to 8 inches.

Just wondering what the average total cost for materials an. Metal roof sheets metal garage roof sheets are popular due to their ability to withstand extreme weather conditions affordability and ability to withstand high temperatures. Laying shingles on a garage roof is not a difficult task. Unless your roof is tiny you re going to want to get your hands on a pneumatic roofing nailer.

Installing a new roof on a 280 square foot 1 car garage costs 1 000 to 2 000 and a 400 square foot 2 car garage runs 1 500 to 3 200 depending if it s asphalt or metal. Garage roof sheets are made from a variety of materials and each material comes with its own benefits so it is important to select the best one for your garage roof. Renting one costs about 35 a day or 90 a week so if you own a compressor you might as well buy rather than rent. I have a small 16 x 20 ft stand alone garage on my back alley that needs a new asphalt shingle roof.

Pry off old roof shingles with pitch fork. Nail down loose roof sheathing to rafters. A damaged garage roof leading to leakages may also lead to much more hazardous problems such as slippery surfaces and rotting timber. Garage roof replacement costs 1 000 to 2 500 on average depending on the size pitch and materials.

Prices range from 100 to 300. In the case of roll roofing the flashing goes on top. If you re not afraid of heights it can be a breeze. A garage should keep your car clean and dry but it serves no purpose if the garage roof leaks.