***A licensed Roofing Contractor will be on the property helping with the majority of the work, ensuring you get the best job possible.
Step 1: No one needs to be home during the roof replacement process, however, all gates need to be unlocked during the installation for access to the entire property. If you have a dog, please keep him/her tied up, away from the house or indoors. Dogs tend to be frightened by strangers. Also, please remove all pictures from walls (china cabinet) due to slight vibrations that may take place. Removing your old roof is very dirty. You may want to cover any items stored in your attic and/or garage. (Open ceilings) A dump truck will need to be placed in your driveway for disposal of all debris. It may arrive as early as 7:00 a.m. Please have driveways clear of vehicles ahead of time.
Step 2: Tearing off old roofing materials from the top down prevents excessive debris from falling in attic. On lower pitched roofs, most debris will be dumped directly into the dump truck. A tarp will be laid out to catch any falling debris around the house.
Step 3: All roofs will be torn off down to the wood. The wood will be inspected and repaired or replaced as necessary. Wood will then be re-nailed (3” on the edges, 6” in the center) with 8 penny ring shank nails (plywood decking). A secondary leak barrier will then be installed with a peel and stick product. For flat roofs, a 43 lb felt or a peel and stick mid ply will be installed.
Step 4: Pre-painted drip edges are used on all installations. Drip edge is used to prevent decking from being exposed to the weather. Drip edge properly installed can prevent water from dripping behind gutters and deteriorating the facia board.
Step 5: All roofing materials will be installed as per manufacturer recommended specifications. Shingles will be nailed with a minimum of 1 ¼ “ in length.
Step 6: All valleys will be installed with 26 gauge galvanized metal and sealed with roof cement on both sides before shingling begins. The first shingled side will cover the valley metal. A line is snapped just off center to the high side to prevent water from sitting in the valley. A six inch line of roof cement is applied just under the second side to divert water out.
Step 7: We install lead boots and 26 gauge galvanized roof vents. They are designed to protect against squirrels and birds entering your attic. All vents and boots are sealed at all layers to ensure a leak proof penetration. A shingle over ridge vent will be cut out and installed to ensure stability and proper ventilation.
Step 8: Lines will be snapped to keep your shingles straight in the field and at hips and valleys. We will use the hip and ridge made for the shingle selected to ensure the right match and longevity.
Final: Upon completion, all gutters and downspouts are cleaned of debris. we clean your driveway, sidewalk and decks. Your yards and flowerbeds are cleaned and magnet swept for your family’s safety. we do a complete visual inspection of all work performed. During this inspection, we re-check the perimeter of the house for any debris and clean as needed. Once this is done, we do a walk around with you making sure you are satisfied with all aspects of our work.