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Basic process of roofing techniques
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Roofing materials
• We have to understand the basic types of roofing before the homeowner decide to install new roof or repairing old roof in their home.
• First we have to understand the roofing materials and what kinds of roof suits for your home.
• There are many types of shingles(http://thelegendgs.com.au/types-of-shingles-involved-in-roofing-process/) are available for your home and choose the best shingles that suits your home.
• Asphalt composite shingles: Cheap and easily obtainable, but less
attractive than other options due to flat appearance.
• Wood Shake: Pricey but attractive shingle.
• Metal Roofing: Still rare, and few roofers know how to install it well; special companies are required for this job.
• Slate Roofing: Highly attractive, and a high-end roofing option; extremely slippery to walk on.
• Rubber Slate or Faux Slate: Recycled post-industrial synthetics gaining in popularity.
Remove shingles or roof over them
• The weight issues are the main argument against laying additional layers of asphalt shingles is that the roofing materials can get too heavy for the underlying roof framing.
• This can be a structural problem, especially for older houses. It is often said that a triple layer of asphalt shingles is equal to a single layer of slate shingles an exceedingly heavy type of material.
• One other problem with shingling over existing shingles is that you are essentially repeating some of the surface irregularities that may already be there.
• Putting new shingles over that doesn’t do much for the aesthetic aspect.
• One way to minimize this problem is to go over the old roof and correct as many problems as you can.
• It doesn’t take much more than a hammer, some roofing nails, and a handful of shingles to correct the problem of bumps, gaps, and protruding nails.
• Re-roofing –(http://www.slideshare.net/danielvhenny/helpful-steps-in-reroofing-the-house)Stripping up off the existing layer and then laying down the new layer adds more work to the process.
Best season for roofing
• If roofers only wanted for perfect conditions to install a roof, they would go out of business. Extending work seasons helps roofers and consumers alike.
• In most parts the optimal roofing season is from late spring to early fall.
• Partially installed areas must be perfectly dry before any covering layers are installed.
Basic process in roofing
• Remove all existing shingles, deposit them in a roll-off, and remove.
• Make minor repairs on roof if in good condition. If not, replace bad wood with plywood, whichever is applicable to your roof.
• Install ice dam protection barrier of synthetic materials to prevent backed up ice in the gutters which prevents ice-melt from draining away.
• The ice-melt will permeate under the shingles and cause damage to the inside of your house.
• Lay down asphalt paper.
• Apply the shingles - starting at the eaves and working upward.
• Apply flashing around all areas where leaks might come into the house - against the chimney, stack vents, etc.
• Install the ridge vent.
Saving cost
• Roofing contractors have a great deal of flexibility to negotiate on the cost on roofing your home.
• The roof restoration service (http://thelegendgs.com.au/roof-restoration-services-blog/)has highest professional standard for quality results and workmanship.
• They will work according to adhere standards and regulations of roofing.
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