Wear and tear, severe weather or natural disasters may make it necessary to replace your roofing. Unfortunately, the roof replacement process is complex, and thus you must get it right. As a homeowner, it’s helpful to understand what to expect before beginning your roof replacement journey.
Typical Roof Replacement Process
Some contractors may do substandard work to reduce costs or make more profits. Therefore, understanding the roof replacement process is the most satisfying way to evaluate the scope of your work and what you’re paying for. Here are some common steps of the roof replacement process:
1. Get a Roof Inspection
Your contractor starts by conducting a roof inspection to better understand the extent of damage it faces and its current condition. Here, they’ll check the size and layout of your roof. This enables them to quote the actual costs and gauge the time they need to complete the roof replacement process.
2. Select Your Roofing Material
Your contractor discloses the available roofing materials based on your preference, quality, weather and budget. For instance, you can choose three tabs for a tight budget, dimensional shingles to enhance curb appeal, metal sheeting for ease of maintenance or a wood shake for a conventional look.
3. Prepare Your Home for the Roof Replacement
To ensure the working area is neat and easily accessible, you need to take a few precautionary measures, including:
- Clearing furniture, toys and other objects in your yard
- Ensuring your kids and pets are in a protected area away from falling materials
- Removing vulnerable items and securing windows with boards
4. Clearing Your Roof
Your contractor should remove the old shingles and clear the gutter before laying down the new materials. While you can place the new shingles over the old ones, the process may lead to an unstable and insecure roofing surface.
5. Install New Materials
The time for installing new materials depends on your roofing layout and the new materials needed. If your vents are old or damaged, the contractor will start with this part, followed by the roof flashing. Next, they’ll install starter shingles and replacement shingles.
6. Clean Up
Here, the roofing team cleans up the leftover debris from the roofing. The clean-up also involves blowing out the gutters and downspouts.
7. Get a Final Roof Inspection
A roofing contractor conducts a final and detailed inspection of the newly installed roof to ensure compliance during the roof replacement process. This ensures they provide quality workmanship and follow local codes.
Start Your Roof Replacement Process Right
Hiring the right contractor for your roof replacement secures your investment for years to come. Roofing Optimum has provided quality roofing solutions to homeowners and commercial customers since 2008. We are the industry leader in roofing-related matters, giving our clients value for their money. Contact us to learn more about our replacement process, or download our Optimum Guide to Your New Roof.
