Cover roof deck with 30 pound felt underlayment.
How to re roof.
We discuss the nesting method which helps minimize an uneven appear.
Before you reshingle a roof read our step by step guide for adding new shingles over old ones.
Peel off the bottom backing.
Venting prolongs the life of the roof.
Asphalt shingles can be laid over cedar shakes or shingles however this is a roofing project best left to pros.
Learn your local building codes regarding roofs.
Obtain any necessary permits.
In this video we provide details on how to install roof shingles over existing shingles.
In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to reshingle a roofsteps.
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.
Project step by step 15 roll out the self stick underlayment.
Check with your local government agency regarding the need for a building permit before.
Many building codes regulate the number of layers of shingles that.
Install an underlayer to act as temporary weather barrier protecting the roof from water and ice.
Pry off old roof shingles with pitch fork.
Remove stray nails that remained while removing the shingles.
Staple felt every 6 to 8 inches.
Pry the shingle from.
Mount drip molding around the perimeter of the roof by use of roofing nails.
Remove leftover debris from the roof.
Protect the roof against ice dams and windblown rain with self stick ice and water.
Then pull off the.
Make sure the underlayment lies smooth before you nail the top edge.
Clean the roof by sweeping off any particles and dust.
Secure loose boards and nails that may have.
Nail down loose roof sheathing to rafters.
Choose an appropriate kind of.
Place a pitchfork flat garden shovel or shingle scraper under the shingle.
Stick on the underlayment.