How To Re Roof

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.

How to re roof.

Beveled wood pieces called horsefeathers must be laid along the thick edges of the shakes to make a fairly flat surface. Learn your local building codes regarding roofs. In this video we provide details on how to install roof shingles over existing shingles. Protect the roof against ice dams and windblown rain with self stick ice and water.

Clean the roof by sweeping off any particles and dust. Remove stray nails that remained while removing the shingles. Nail down loose roof sheathing to rafters. Remove leftover debris from the roof.

Peel off the bottom backing. Choose an appropriate kind of. Mount drip molding around the perimeter of the roof by use of roofing nails. Cover roof deck with 30 pound felt underlayment.

Use the split end of a claw hammer to pry out nails still holding bits of. Check with your local government agency regarding the need for a building permit before. Before you reshingle a roof read our step by step guide for adding new shingles over old ones. Stick on the underlayment.

Asphalt shingles can be laid over cedar shakes or shingles however this is a roofing project best left to pros. Install an underlayer to act as temporary weather barrier protecting the roof from water and ice. Place a pitchfork flat garden shovel or shingle scraper under the shingle. Openings along the sides allow air out of the attic cooling the space and lowering your air conditioning bill.

Secure loose boards and nails that may have. Pry off old roof shingles with pitch fork. Make sure the underlayment lies smooth before you nail the top edge. Pry the shingle from.

Many building codes regulate the number of layers of shingles that. Staple felt every 6 to 8 inches. Venting prolongs the life of the roof. In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to reshingle a roofsteps.

Project step by step 15 roll out the self stick underlayment.