How Hard Is Roofing

I agree with you i like physical jobs but not all the time.

How hard is roofing.

Nail down loose roof sheathing to rafters. Roofing is the hottest job in town even if the temperature is not that high it is hot hot hot on the roof. A steel roof is expensive but if it lasts the life of your home it might be worth it. There are many types of roofers you can find some soft ones.

There are not that many ingredients and the chore itself seems simple but to make a really good one you need to know what you are doing. Becoming a certified roofing contractor is a good way to prove to your clients that you are experienced and knowledgeable in your field. Lay a strip of felt at the bottom of the roof and move towards the top of the roof with each new strip. Install the roofing felt.

There s no hiding from the elements. Use a staple gun or hammer tacker to staple the felt to the roof. You can find some relaxed flat roof crews that mop tar all day this is. What i probably like even more is the reaction i get because people don t expect me to be doing the physical work.

Make no bones about it roofing is hard work. Ensure that each higher strip slightly overlaps the strip below it. Install the roofing screws vertically along each rib in the panel. In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to reshingle a roof steps.

You can t be afraid of heights and you need to be pretty fit. Roofing is a lot like making a milkshake. The roofing material is faulty so it is the manufacturer s fault. Get out a ladder and climb up onto your roof.

Align the first metal roofing panel so that it overlaps the edging by 1 2 to 3 4 of an inch and is square to the roof line. Pry off old roof shingles with pitch fork. Staple felt every 6 to 8 inches. This metaphor breaks down in that if you make a bad milkshake you don t have to drink it but if you do a bad job of putting on a roof you will have to live with.

Before committing to this how to roof a house project try this. Not only will the training and education you gain allow you to be more confident and professional in your work but having a certification can make you more appealing to potential customers. This is the most common reason and the next reason is the second most used excuse. Lay strips of felt horizontally across the roof.

The roof wasn t maintained loose flashing or a cracked vent boot were found for example that allowed water through. If you can t walk around on it comfortably hire a pro. And as you can see from the photos if you pick a good looking style from the many choices available your house definitely won t look like a cattle barn. Cover roof deck with 30 pound felt underlayment.

There is variance of course. The roof wasn t installed properly so it is the roofer s fault.