How To Roof An Old House
It can be downright impossible to remove old self stick ice and water underlayment but it s ok if you have to leave it in place.
How to roof an old house. 10 steps to roofing a house. In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to reshingle a roof steps. That way the sheathing and flashing can be inspected and if necessary replaced before the new roof goes down reducing the chance of a leak. Tommy explains how to seal a flat roof.
Each one focuses on the necessity of integrating every layer of the roof into one comprehensive roofing system capable of withstanding the natural elements. The causeway connecting the house to the new garage in law suite needs a roof. Nail down loose roof sheathing to rafters. And if at all possible have the rented trash bin parked close to the house so you can toss in the old shingles right from the roof.
Cover roof deck with 30 pound felt underlayment. Remove the old roof. Remove old roof for pre constructed roofs skip this step if you re constructing a new property and are about to construct your roof. The following guide outlines the 10 simple steps to adding a roof to a conventional building.
Metal roofs roofing felt and shingle style roofs are easy for beginners to install. Thisoldhouse asktoh subscribe to this old house. Place the removed waste into your roofing. Then he and kevin install a rubber protected roof over an addition.
Using the pry bars remove the staples fasteners or nails on your old roof. Pry off old roof shingles with pitch fork. Staple felt every 6 to 8 inches. For more information see how to tear off roof shingles.
In this video this old house general contractor tom silva shares tips for keeping a roof free of moss and mold how to make new look old the homeowners designers and architect made mostly new construction on this 1830s farmhouse rehab look as if it had been there for nearly a century. To lay out the design for the shingles begin at the bottom of the roof and place a tape measure inch from the edge of the roof to ensure the shingles overhang the drip edge.