Re Roofing A House

Unless your roof is tiny you re going to want to get your hands on a pneumatic roofing nailer.

Re roofing a house.

Re roofing is basically tearing down the current roof to install an entirely new one. Prices range from 100 to 300. We have just received several quotes for certainteed architectural shingles plus re roofing the back of our house which has a torch down low slope roof. Laminated versions carry a lifetime warranty which means for as long as you own the house or for a maximum of 40 to 50 years.

Generally re roofing is done when the damage of the current roof is too severe to be repaired and the cost of repairing it too high. In addition if they get damages over time you don t need to replace a huge portion of your roof but only certain areas that have been affected. The cost of re roofing a bungalow and the cost of re roofing a semi detached house will have different costs because of scaffolding etc. Nail down loose roof sheathing to rafters.

To install asphalt shingles is a different process. The project of re roofing will be approved if you provide. The building permits are often offered by the local building department. Cover roof deck with 30 pound felt underlayment.

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. Remove the metal flashing around chimneys vents and valleys in the roof and sweep the roof when you re finished. Pry off old roof shingles with pitch fork. If the shingles fail at any point during that time span expect a check for a prorated amount.

Pry up the nails and frequently stop to shovel the old tiles into a large trash container. Replacing a roof can be expensive especially if the roof s support structure also needs to be replaced. If you need to re roof your house put on slip resistant shoes and a safety harness and start removing the tiles from your roof. Shingle coverage three tab shingles usually carry a 20 25 or 30 year warranty against manufacturing defects.

Proof of house ownership a statement of repair stating that you will keep the building codes in consideration construction design and elevation drawings of the house. After reading all of the information on this page you are in a much better position to make an informed decision. Staple felt every 6 to 8 inches. In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to reshingle a roof steps.