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How to Reroof Your House

Any homeowner wants their house to be as safe and secure as possible. It all starts with the roof. Though roofing materials generally have a lifespan of 20-30 years, roofs will wear out sooner or later and can cost several thousand dollars to be done professionally. Fortunately, with the right materials, planning, precautions, and the proper application of elbow grease, any homeowner can re-roof their house safely and cheaply.



Step-1 Learn your local building codes regarding roofs



Step-2 Obtain any necessary permits



Step-3 Choose an appropriate kind of shingles



Step-4 Determine how many shingles you need for the job.



Step-5 Measure the length of a shingle as it lies across the roof.



Step-6 Take the proper safety precautions



Step-7 Rent a trash container



Step-8 Start removing the shingles at the peak farthest from the trash container



Step-9 Remove the metal flashing around chimneys, vents, and valleys in the roof



Step-10 Clean the roof



Step-11 Install an ice and water barrier and asphalt felt



Step-12 Complete "weathering-in" your roof with the asphalt roofing paper



Step-13 Mount drip molding around the perimeter of the roof



Step-14 Place the flashing in the valleys of the roof, where two sections create a

valley



Step-15 Pop a series of chalk lines with 6-inch (15-cm) spacing



Step-16 Lay the starter course



Step-17 Lay the first course



Step18 Lay the second row of shingles



Step-19 Shingle around vents and chimneys



Step-20 Install preformed ridge shingles



Step-21 Finish the job



Step-22 Do a thorough inspection of your roof at least once a year



Step-23 Look for cracked caulk or rust on your flashing



Step-24 Look for curling shingles



Step-25 Eradicate your roof of moss



Step-26 Look for asphalt granules in the gutters



Step-27 Watch for early signs of leakage



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