Roofing
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Roof Remodeling Tips
… to consider the look and style of your roofing . When you consider that the average roof ..... Ask the right questions. A qualified roofing contractor should have a permanent place ..... Some communities only allow two layers of roofing material, and require any additional …
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Applying UnderlaymentBefore applying roofing , cover the sheathing with roofing felt, also often called "tar paper." Do not use felt ..... roofers prefer to attach felt underlayment with 1-inch roofing nails or special nails with plastic washers, but most …
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Installing Three-tab Shingles… the same techniques. Check with your roofing dealer to learn about any installation ..... You can install shingles by hand using a roofing hatchet, but the work will go more slowly ..... 500-square-foot roof Tools Nail gun, tape measure, roofing hatchet, framing square, chalkline …
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Understanding Your Roof… well, underlayment, flashings, and the roofing material must be installed correctly so ..... cause ice dams, which can damage the roofing , sheathing, and framing. Roof rafters ..... plywood or OSB (oriented strand board). Roofing felt, often called tar paper, provides …
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Keeping Out Water… covered. Much of the process of applying roofing is straightforward, but there are many ..... effort to make sure that you are installing roofing correctly. Flashing around a chimney ..... the sides are installed along with the roofing ; each piece rests on top of a lower shingle …
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Installing a Skylight… molding, drywall, nails or screws, roofing cement, caulk, insulating foam Use a ..... Gently pry up -- but do not remove -- roofing all around the opening. Remove nails so you can slip in roofing felt all around and flashings at the bottom …
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Installing a Roof Fan… overload the circuit. Materials Roof fan, cable, roofing nails, roofing cement, wire nuts, cable clamps, electrician's ..... shingles cover the top half of its flange. Drive roofing nails and cover them with roofing cement. Use roofing …
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Installing a Flanged Window… Window, exterior casing, shims, caulk, roofing felt or building paper, drip cap flashing ..... finishing nails, staples, galvanized roofing nails In this arrangement felt or building ..... Cut 10- to 12-inch-wide strips of roofing felt or building paper. Slip them behind …
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Installing a Tube Skylight… tape or tape provided by manufacturer, roofing cement The shorter and straighter the ..... Use a crayon or chalk to mark on darker roofing . Drill an access hole with a 3/4-inch ..... manufacturer's instructions for how much roofing to remove. Use a flat pry bar to pry …
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Tearing Off Old Shingles… disposal company that will haul away old roofing . Call around for the best price. If ..... trash bin, and clean up the yard. Tools Roofing shovel or flat pry bar, wide and narrow ..... Start the tear-off at the ridge. Use a roofing shovel (also known as a shingle ripper …
