Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Important Steps Taken By Alpharetta Roofing Contractors

Important Steps Taken By Alpharetta Roofing Contractors

By Serena Price


A roof is one of the most important external parts of the house. While it majorly serves to provide cover to the house, it is usually supported by the underlying structure. Actually, a roof serves more purposes more than just providing shelter from the natural features. In Alpharetta roofing can be done with the help of professional roofers due to the various steps involved.

Roofing normally involves a number of techniques such as erecting shingles which help in protecting the roof from harsh weather conditions. They therefore keep the house safe from snow, hail and rain while also making the house attractive. Shingles also make solid roofs that can withstand rain leaks and water damages. Laying shingles is usually a hard task, but its rewards are beneficial.

The initial step in laying of shingles on the roof involves understanding all the local building and roofing codes of the region. These regulations enable homeowners to identify the recommended materials for shingling as well as the guidelines regarding the required number of shingles. Given that coastal regions experience heavy winds and hurricanes, they use special permits that conform to those weather conditions. These include special load requirements and structural designs for the roofs.

The homeowner should make the right decision by selecting the necessary shingles for use. Even though the shingles are available in a wide variety, there are those special types that only conform to certain requirements. Some of the common ones available at the local markets are; wood shingles, laminated shingles, slate shingles, and asphalt shingles.

After selecting the types for use, the contractor is required to determine the total number of shingles that can be used for the project at hand. This can be one by measuring the length and width of all parts of the roof and calculating its area. The area is then used to further calculate the actual number of shingles that can be accommodated by the roof. Additionally, the length of each shingle should be measured as it lies on the ground.

Measurement is done in order to determine how the shingles will be laid on the roof width. The asphalt shingles, for example, are 3 feet in length. Therefore, if the roof length is not a multiple of the shingle length, then each row of the roof will have a partial piece. When laying the shingle, the contractor needs to take proper care since most roofs are at a high pitch and therefore require roofing jacks in order to make the job safe.

The next step involves removing the shingles at the peak farthest from the trash container. A garden fork can be used for this purpose. It is also required that metal flashing around the chimney, vents, and valleys in the roof are removed.

The remains of stray nails that might still be on the roof after removing the old shingles need to be also removed. Thereafter, all the loose boards in the sheathing are re-attached. In case the sheathing is damaged, repairs should be made before installing the new shingles. However, you need to hire some of the Alpharetta roofing experts for a perfect job.




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