Tips On Replacing A Shingled Roof With A Metal One
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The roof shingles provide the quintessential strength to one’s roof by protecting the home against the plight of external agents such as water, dust, air and sunlight.
Though the shingled roofs are always the first choice for most households but the selection may vary in case of detached or solitary homes. Such households prefer to go with the metal (tin or copper) roofs as they are less susceptible to constant wear and tear. Also, metal roofs are lighter than the shingled roof which doesn’t exert much pressure on the pillars of the home structure. The lesser number of seams per square feet is another attribute that prioritize the metal roofs over shingled roofs.
If you have decided to replace your shingled roof with a metal one then shoot off the campaign immediately. Though the task of replacement appears to be a daunting one but with the correct application of logic, the project can be rendered to a one-day task. Before commencing the project, make sure that you have all the required repair tools and equipments in tact.
Reach the roof with the help of a ladder which is grounded firmly. Observe the surface area of the shingled roof and note down the dimensions of the area with the help of a measuring instrument.
Leave 3 or 4 inches on either side of the original dimensions such that any miscalculation can be compensated later. Also, derive some valuable suggestion from the salesperson of a local hardware store regarding the same.
Start off the actual campaign by removing all the shingles of the roof one by one. You can either employ a pry bar tool or a roofing shovel to preform this particular task. Slip the business-end of the tool under the edges of the shingle. Exert some downward force on the other end of the tool such that the nails of the shingle start to come out. To enhance the efficiency of the operation, a small-sized wooden bar can be placed in the gap under the nail.
Once all the shingles are removed and dissociated from the roof, bring in the tin/copper panels. Choose the edge of the roof where you would like to install the first metal panel. Hold the panel in place and nail it down from the top first. Similarly, install the other panels in place as well and finish off the task by applying some roofing cement on the nail setup.
Keep a handy supervision of an expert in tact throughout the life of the project.
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