Roofing For Beginners

This article was co authored by david bitan.

Roofing for beginners.

If you know how to clean the roof shingles you can get rid of those streaks or discolorations that can cause a perfectly good roof to look worn and tattered. You can find intact tiles that have been in use 5 000 years. Our roofing 101 is a resourceful guide for homeowners seeking information on home roofing basics roofing materials terminology and contractor agreements. 15 asphalt saturated felt underlayment some codes may require no.

Buy it at roofing supply companies or home centers. See below for a shopping list tools and steps subscr. Call your building inspector for local details. In residential roofing the same basic types of roof have been in sue for hundreds of years are still in use today.

Up from the eave minimum of 2 ft. Past the exterior wall. In severe climate regions most building codes require applying it 3 to 6 ft. Despite their history however shingles and tiles are just two among many types of materials.

Understanding roofing terminology isn t easy if you don t work in the business so we ve created this handy guide in which we define the most common roofing terms you ll. Cover the rest of the roof with no. Ask this old house general contractor tom silva reveals the best ways to secure shingles to a roof. The shingle or tile has been in use for thousands of years in fact.

It also gets rid of mildew and moss which ultimately. With over 12 years of construction industry experience david specializes in restoring repairing and maintaining residential commercial and industrial roofs. Cleaning roof shingles can restore your home s curb appeal.