WHAT HAPPENS DURING A TYPICAL ROOF REPLACEMENT?

1
WHAT HAPPENS DURING A TYPICAL ROOF REPLACEMENT?
2

• There will come a time in the lifespan of every
  home, in which the roof will need to be replaced,
  and when the time comes, it helps for homeowners
  to understand as much as they can about the
  process.
• To help you understand whats involved when a
  residential roof is replaced, here is a short
  guide

3

• Preparing your roof for a replacement
• Unless your home is newly constructed, youll
  need to prepare it from the inside and outside,
  in readiness for the work. Cover all furniture
  and other items that are likely to be covered in
  debris as the roofers carry out their work, and
  if you have an attic, its a good idea to cover
  everything inside it with tarps. Also move any
  items outside your home that may be damaged
  (unintentionally) during the roof installation,
  and remove any solar panels, antennas and
  satellite dishes.

4

• Dont forget not to leave any vehicles close to
  the property. You want to make sure they dont
  get damaged by any falling material or debris.
  The contractors will also need to be able to
  access your home easily, and vehicles parked in
  their way will only delay the process.
• While you can move out during a roof replacement
  should you wish to, you dont have to.
• The 8 steps of a replacement roof
• The following steps are generally the same no
  matter what material is being used for your new
  roof

5

• 1.Property protection
• Your chosen roofing company will take steps to
  protect as much of your property as they can,
  using protection plywood and tarps.
• 2.Old roof removal
• All of the old roofing material will be removed
  in preparation for a detailed inspection of your
  wood decking.
• 3.A detailed inspection
• The roofing experts will carry out an exhaustive
  assessment of your roof to determine whether any
  rotted, soft or wet wood may need to removed and
  replaced, and whether the wood sheeting is
  correctly attached to the roof.

6

• 4.Surface preparation
• Once the roofing company have prepared the wood
  decking, a drip edge is then installed at every
  edge on the roof this involves a piece of metal
  with a ninety-degree bend being secured in place
  to prevent rain from seeping underneath the
  roofing material at the edges.
• 5.Water and ice shield
• This type of roofing underlayment helps to
  prevent water from leaking anywhere in your roof,
  and the installation must be at all roof
  penetrations such as roof connections, pipe
  flanges and chimneys, as well as to the bottom of
  the roof. Once this shield has been successfully
  installed, to prevent the new shingles from
  sticking to the wood, the roof will be covered
  with felt.

7

• 6.Installing the new roofing materials
• The base of your roof is now ready for the roofer
  to start laying out the new materials, and
  theyll begin at the bottom, before working their
  way upwards. Professionally trained and
  experienced roofers follow a specific set of
  steps while installing ridge capping, ridge vents
  and counter flashing when required.
• 7.Cleaning up
• Reputable roofers will keep the worksite as clean
  as they possibly can, and this not only benefits
  them, but you. A tidy worksite is a safe
  worksite, and they will typically take all
  precautions to ensure that the site is kept clean
  and tidy at all times.

8

• 8.Final inspection
• The roofers will carry out a rigorous inspection
  of the entire roof to make sure that everything
  is exactly as it should be, and nothing has been
  omitted or incorrectly installed.
• You will also have plenty of opportunities to
  discuss your new roof with the Atlas Roofing
  company before, during and after the
  installation. For more information on roof
  repairs or replacement, contact us today.

9

• If you are looking for roof replacement in Miami,
  look no further than Atlas Roofing. Since 2016,
  we have been the premier roof installation and
  repair experts in the Miami, Broward and West
  Palm Beach area. We take pride in the
  comprehensive range of commercial and residential
  roofing services we offer. Whether you need
  something as significant as a brand new roof or
  residential or commercial roofing in Miami, or as
  minor as a gutter installation on your home,
  weve got you covered. Call us at [phone].