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Roof Replacement in 5 Easy Steps

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When it comes time for a roof replacement, many options can seem overwhelming. What type of shingles, should you do a lay over or tear it all of the way off and start over? These and many other small decisions can be a major factor in the life of the roof and the protection from the elements.

Here are five easy steps to run through when you are planning a roof replacement.

Step 1:

Understanding The Basic Process of Roof Replacement

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One of the most common terms you will hear from a roofer is “Square” This is equal to 100 square feet. Depending on the type of shingles you chose, this could equal 3-4 bundles per square.

Dependent on the size of your home, it will take 1-4 days for a full tear off and roof replacement.

The stages of a roof replacement

  • Remove and discard all existing shingles (if going with a full tear off).
  • Make minor repairs on wood as needed.
  • Installation of roofing felt or synthetic underlayment and ice and water shield.
  • Installation of drip edge.
  • laying out and installing your new shingles.
  • Install of all flashing (if your home requires it).
  • Installation of ridge vents, if other style vents are installed this will happen during the install of the shingles.
  • Install ridge cap and walking roof down doing final sealing of any exposed nail heads.
  • Final clean up of roof and ground around home.

Sit back and enjoy your new roof!

Step 2:

When is The Best Season For Roof Replacement?

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To make a long story a little shorter, spring, summer and fall are your best seasons for replacing your roof. It is possible to replace the roof during the winter. Ask your local roofing contractor or to find out how the weather outlook will effect your roof replacement in the winter.

Step 3:

Should You Remove the old Shingles or Roof Over Them

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Would you park a car on top of your home? Thats what adding another layer to your roof will add, take the time to read about adding another layer to your roof and make your decision then.

 Step 4:

Pick a Roofing Contractor

This can be one of the most difficult challenges when it comes to the roof replacement process. We make it a little bit easier by explaining how to pick a roofing contractor. We know this can be one of the hardest stages, take your time and do your research. If you pick the right contractor, the process is 100 times easier.

Step 5:

Common Roof Replacement Materials

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 Now you are down to the nuts and bolts. Picking your shingle style and color, read roof shingles and colors to find out what local customers are going with and see the colors in action. This may make the choice a little easier. Do not worry about all of your accessory colors, those are picked based on your shingle color and designed to work with your roof shingles.

We hope this provides an easy way to walk through the steps of a roof replacement. Just remember as scary as replacing your roof sounds, a good roofing contractor will take the time and walk you through the whole process and make everything a lot simpler.

Leaky Roof?

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So there you are. Sitting in your kitchen enjoying a nice dinner, slow steady rain beating on your windows. The distant crack of thunder and flash of lighting makes you think, how much longer will this last. Then all of the sudden drip right on your kitchen table from that leaky roof.

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When did we get a leaky roof?

 

The first logical thing you do is say a few choice words. Then walk outside and look up to diagnose the problem yourself. Hey, what do you know about roof problems and leaks you ask yourself? Then you make the dreaded call to your local roofing contractor.

 

You are in luck, or are you?

 

If you are, fortunate you just had your roof replaced a few years’ prior and it is still under warranty. You call your previous contractor and let them know the location and severity of the leak and they schedule a time to come look at the issue.

 

If you are unfortunate, you had your roof replaced a few years prior and call your contractor they do not answer or they are no longer in business. Maybe worse, you have not had your roof replaced or you just bought the house and are not sure if there is any type of warranty on the roof.

 

What is the problem?

 

If you happen to be, one of the fortunate ones and your roof was recently replaced, your roofing contractor is reliable and stands behind his work, and then you should not have a problem. The contractor will come out, assess the problem, and promptly resolve it.

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Chances are, it is something minor that can be addressed quickly. It may be a faulty pipe collar, or something damaged from the storm. Either way a reliable contractor will address the problem promptly and get you back to your family life.

 

If you are not one of the fortunate ones you have one of two options.

 

  1. Climb up and try to assess and fix the problem yourself.
  2. Call a Roofing contractor that knows what they are doing and let them worry about it.

 

Now you would think, this is a no brainer. Who would not call a contractor to fix a leaky roof? Well I am in no way against a DIY repair and if you can handle it I am ok with that. Let me warn you though, you could potentially cost yourself more money. You could go up there, throw a bunch of tar on it and call it a day. It may work, more than likely it wont on the long term. You then have to pay a contractor more money to fix the tar mess and the roof leak, not to mention any interior damage that comes from the leak.

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I know, I know, you are saying of course a “roofing contractor” would tell me to call a contractor. I can do it myself and save myself some money. Do us all a favor, call a roofer and have it fixed right the first time. Save yourself money, the risk and ultimately the time, have it fixed the right way.