How To Properly Put A Tardown Roof On

Store them on the ground floor for now.

How to properly put a tardown roof on.

Adhere the shingles adjacent to the flange with roofing tar. Here s how to go about it. If you couldn t get the trash container close to the house throw the shingles onto a tarp on the ground. If the plumbing vent is close to the peak of the roof lap the shingles over the peak of the roof.

Hammer down any large nails that are exposed by the removal. Store them on the ground floor for now. Inspect the underlying roof sheathing for damage and make any needed repairs. Next use 1 inch nails to secure some metal edging to the perimeter of the roof.

Screw the 2 by 4 directly into the roof to secure it. Then fold the excess tarp under a few rotations for a tight clean fit. Extend the top edge of the tarp over the ridge of the roof. Trim the shingles away from the ridge vent hole.

To minimize water damage in the interim before long term repairs can be made cover the damaged part of the roof with a tarpaulin. Find the source of the roof leak. How to install a roof over an existing roof. Install a layer of roofing insulation as recommended by the roofing manufacturer.

Lay more 2 by 4s on either side of the tarp and attach those as well for a tight well secured water barrier. Stretch a tarp flat on the roof. Attach he ridge cap shingles with two nails each. We often put sentimental and fragile items in the attic but that makes them very vulnerable during a roof replacement.

Adhere the joint where the cut edges of the shingles meet the dome with roofing tar. The 2 by 4 should be about 2 feet longer than the tarp width. In this video i take show how to proper recover an old roof and make it look like it s a single layer check it out you might find useful tips for your new. Make the pile on a flat area away from flowers and shrubs.

Installing a new roof over an existing one also called a layover or nailover is often possible although not always the best option. Then cover the entire roof with a layer of insulation and secure it with a staple gun. Before you install metal roofing repair any damage to the wood under the shingles.