A solid watertight roof is absolutely essential to your home but the asphalt shingles that protect your roof from the elements don t last forever.
Step by step roofing.
It will prevent moisture penetration when it rains.
Install a layer of roofing felt which will act as the base of the new shingles.
Attach he ridge cap shingles with two nails each.
Attach the plastic ridge vent with 3 roofing nails.
Adhere the joint where the cut edges of the shingles meet the dome with roofing tar.
Trim the shingles away from the ridge vent hole.
He was to replace all rotten wood in the attic and replace tiles.
The absence of a roofing felt will promote plant growth and may shorten your roofing s lifespan.
Because a flat roof isn t actually flat because of the slight incline that ensures an optimal water runoff you must observe this.
Proper steps to shingle a house roof.
It must be installed at the bottom of the roof and at all roof penetrations chimneys pipe flanges roof connections etc.
If the plumbing vent is close to the peak of the roof lap the shingles over the peak of the roof.
This waterproof membrane is an important part of the process.
Ice and water shield sticks to the wood decking which prevents any water leaks.
House had a leak around fireplace we did the contract with.
Ice and water shield installation next step is installing ice and water shield which is a special type of roofing underlayment.
Step by step roll roofing installation.
There are three systems including glue down torch.