Process To Retiling A Roof

How to replace a roof.

Process to retiling a roof. Retiling is the process of replacing broken or damaged tiles or shingles with new ones. For specialist services please view the find a roofing specialist. A roof replacement can be expensive and if the support structures in the roof need to be replaced that will only increase the costs further. Stripping the roof start at the top and strip and denail covering with felt thus keeping the rain from affecting the inside get a hammer tacker fix 3or4 in the centre of the felt then that allows you to roll it out yourself once you have done that install counter batten if it has a sarking board or if you have open rafter then measure out the roof to strike lines for batten gauge i come down inch n quater from apex then 12 inch up from the eaves min is 12 and i dont go any more than 13 for.

This can be made from many materials such as asphalt metal rubber slate or clay. Re roofing is the process of completely removing the current roof and making way for an entirely new one. Replacing ridged tiles costs between 100 and 350 per square meter. To begin remove the old roof tile.

Once repairs have been made to the underlying plywood and the roofing felt is replaced secured and dry we go through the process of installing your chosen roofing shingles. This all depends on how big your roof is and a number of other factors our roofers provide a comprehensive roofing service. Roof covering the shingles or tiles that make up the outermost part of the roof. Ensure you have good weather the proper tools safety equipment materials and waste disposal facilities.

In most cases re roofing is an option if the existing roof is damaged beyond repair. The cost of replacing missing or slipped titles comes to 100 and 300 per square meter. If your roof has a steep slope install the battens next which are thin strips of material that run horizontally along the roof. Slide the split ends of the hammer under and around the nail.

Several roofing contractors charge hourly which can cost from 8 to 16 per hour. Install the underlayment for the new roof tile next working with 10 foot sections at a time. After the shingle installation process if complete we go back and paint all of your roofing vents and pipes to match the color of your new shingles. Lever the split end of the hammer up to pull the nail out of the roof.

Use the split end of a claw hammer to pry out nails still holding bits of shingles onto the roof.