Why You Should Always Leave Roof Replacements to the Experts
Various factors determine the likelihood of replacing a roof. They include the roofing material, weather conditions, the slope, ventilation, quality of insulation, age, maintenance, and the contractor's expertise during installation.
The Roof Replacement Process
Visible signs of roof damage include missing or curled shingles, water leakage, storm damage, and a sagging roofline. The roof replacement process typically involves these steps:
Step 1: Planning
This step entails measuring the square footage, picking a suitable roofing material, and ensuring your contractor has unhindered access to the property.
Step 2: Site preparation
The process of replacing a roof produces a lot of debris. Therefore, it's essential to identify a suitable dumping zone during site preparation. Additional considerations include protecting your landscape and bringing the relevant materials and equipment to the site.
Step 3: Tearing off the old roof
Remove the old roof in sections, starting with the furthest corner and moving steadily towards the dump trailer. It’s not advisable to place new shingles over the old because it will shorten their lifespan. Your gutters also need cleaning because they’ll catch most of the tear-off debris.
Step 4: Installing the new roof
The best way to place shingles is to start from the bottom edges moving upwards. This technique allows them to overlap properly and drain water efficiently. Experienced contractors can also place shingles accurately around dormers and in valleys.
Your roof also requires special caps on hip raises and at the peak. Before replacing a roof, it’s advisable to inspect and upgrade your insulation as well.
Step 5: Cleanup and follow-up inspection
A project is never complete without removing accumulated waste from the site. Skilled contractors undertake a thorough cleanup process that prioritizes your family's safety. These tasks include blowing your roof, gutters, and downspouts to remove all debris.
Besides collecting the equipment on the ground, they also use strong magnets to pick nails and other potentially harmful metal objects. The final is an extensive inspection to ensure your new roof meets the highest standards.
Why it’s Essential to Hire a Qualified Contractor
The main advantage of DIY projects is cost savings. However, hiring an experienced professional provides better value for money. That’s because they have a deeper understanding of replacing a roof's theoretical and practical aspects.
They can also perform the task within or ahead of schedule. Outsourcing gives you ample time to pursue more profitable ventures. Qualified contractors also put safety first by investing in the appropriate roofing equipment and training technicians.
This precaution is essential to minimizing the roofing industry’s higher-than-average injury statistics. These safeguards include insurance for their crews, which absolves you of responsibility in the unlikely event of an injury.
The Roofing Experts in Las Vegas
Cooper Roofing and Solar is Nevada's largest and most trusted subcontractor. We have installed, maintained, and replaced thousands of roofs over the last four decades. We're your best bet for high-quality results if you're considering replacing a roof. In addition to our highly trained, skilled, experienced, and licensed contractors, we also help with Workmanship and manufacturer's warranty. Contact us today for a free estimate.