How To Properly Put A Tardown Roof On

Installing a new roof over an existing one also called a layover or nailover is often possible although not always the best option.

How to properly put a tardown roof on.

Find the source of the roof leak. Then fold the excess tarp under a few rotations for a tight clean fit. Inspect the underlying roof sheathing for damage and make any needed repairs. If you couldn t get the trash container close to the house throw the shingles onto a tarp on the ground.

Here s how to go about it. 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. If the plumbing vent is close to the peak of the roof lap the shingles over the peak of the roof. Screw the 2 by 4 directly into the roof to secure it.

Before you install metal roofing repair any damage to the wood under the shingles. Adhere the shingles adjacent to the flange with roofing tar. Make the pile on a flat area away from flowers and shrubs. Install a layer of roofing insulation as recommended by the roofing manufacturer.

Adhere the joint where the cut edges of the shingles meet the dome with roofing tar. We often put sentimental and fragile items in the attic but that makes them very vulnerable during a roof replacement. Next use 1 inch nails to secure some metal edging to the perimeter of the roof. Store them on the ground floor for now.

Attach he ridge cap shingles with two nails each. Then cover the entire roof with a layer of insulation and secure it with a staple gun. Store them on the ground floor for now. To minimize water damage in the interim before long term repairs can be made cover the damaged part of the roof with a tarpaulin.

Start from the top of the roof and remove the old shingles along with the flashing underlayment and vents. Stretch a tarp flat on the roof. Hammer down any large nails that are exposed by the removal. As the old roofing material piles up at the roof jacks carry it to the edge of the roof and toss it into the trash container below.

How to install a roof over an existing roof. To secure a tarp to your roof. Lay more 2 by 4s on either side of the tarp and attach those as well for a tight well secured water barrier.