Roof leaks can cause serious damage to your home's structure as well as your items, making it important to ensure that your roof is in good working order. But even the top asphalt shingles are limited in life span, which could be between 20-30 years, depending on the kind of shingle. So, replacing old asphalt roof shingles will be something nearly every homeowner will need to do in the near future or sooner. To help you think about this Here are the steps involved when replacing asphalt roofing.
Remove the Old Shingles
It was typical for roofers to put a new layer of shingles on top of the ones they had. A few people do it today, but there are many significant reasons why this is not a smart decision. First installing new shingles over existing roofing is likely to end the warranty provided by the manufacturer and you'll be liable for the expense in the event that your new roof is not able to last. This can increase the risk of leaks, compared to putting your new roof directly onto the underlayment of the roof. In addition, tearing away the old ones is the sole method of examining the underlayment as well as the roof structure to be sure that they're still in good condition.
In certain situations the roofing contractor may simply tear away to replace old roofing shingles and underlayment in sections. This will ensure that the roof will be safe from weather-related damage during the entire process. The process of replacing a roof could take just one day or as long as a whole week dependent on how big the roofing as well as the number of people involved in the process.
Replace the Underlayment
The condition of the underlayment as well as the age of it, it could be necessary to take the underlayment off and then replace it. This is especially the case when the roof is constructed using felt paper as its underlayment since it generally won't perform as well as contemporary synthetic overlay. However, that's not to say that felt material isn't a good choice. Many home owners and roofers opt for this type of underlayment because of the fact that it's significantly less expensive than synthetic sublayment. Synthetic options typically provide greater protection and resistance to water however, they are much more costly. When you consider the durability of a roof that is more water-resistant could be worth the additional price. Before you make a choice, speak to professionals for recommendations.
Install the New Shingles
After tearing away the old shingles, and replacing the old underlayment, if needed The final step is to apply your new roofing. In this process you'll nail the new shingles onto the top layer of underlayment. This is accomplished by starting at one of the corners at the bottom of the roof, and working from side to side and all the way to the roof's peak to ensure that every shingle is overlapping the one underneath and above it. Making sure that the shingles overlap each other crucial since this will ensure that water is able to drain off the roof , and not penetrate the shingles. Usually, when an entire roof is being replaced you'd begin with the lower left corner of the roof, and move up. But since you're making a small area it's best to start at the beginning and move upwards, making sure all the roof is covered.
Better Yet, Hire a Professional
You can observe following the steps mentioned above it's possible you could replace asphalt shingles that are on your roof. But there are plenty of safety issues when replacing shingles because they are situated on top of the roof. Professional residential roofing contractor utilizes specific safety equipment and is trained to avoid injuries. In addition, they have insurance that covers any injuries that might happen and will pay for the cost from their own company, not out of the customer's pocket. If you replace your roof and you are injured, you'll be responsible for medical expenses. The danger of being injured and having to purchase or rent additional equipment make hiring a roofer who is a professional the best choice.
