Installing a new shingle roof is a huge commitment, so understanding all the steps involved in a roofing replacement process from start to finish can be highly beneficial to you as a homeowner. From questions about the cost involved to knowing the installation pitfalls to watch out for, there’s a lot of information that you need to familiarize yourself with if you want a successful replacement with no costly surprises along the way. Our 7 steps to roofing replacement aim to help!
Understandably, if it all seems a bit overwhelming, it’s because it can be. But don’t worry, we’ll walk you through the roof replacement process step by step. This starts with contractor research, comparing estimates, and deciding project details. Then, it’s “go” time!
Roof Installation Process: 7 Steps to Roofing Replacement
Roofing replacement is more than just nailing down shingles. Today, effective roofing relies on advanced material technology and an integrated system approach aimed at protecting your biggest asset—your home.
At All Roofing Solutions, we ensure that every step of roofing replacement is carefully followed to ensure its integrity is not compromised in any way. Our #1 priority is building a strong roof that will protect your home for years to come.
Over the years, we’ve nailed down a roofing replacement process that’s guaranteed to give you the best roof for your buck—our 7 essential steps of roofing replacement are outlined below.
Step #1 – Property Protection
Whether we’re replacing a shingle, slate, or metal roof, surface preparation is always the same.
Our first job is to ensure that your entire property is fully protected while roofing replacement is underway. This includes siding, walls, plants, bushes, etc. We use tarps and protection plywood so that your property is not damaged in any way.
Step #2 – Removal of Old Roofing Material
In the majority of situations, all old shingles have to be completely removed in order to inspect wood decking. Ensuring the integrity of the decking is a very important part of the roofing replacement process and shouldn’t be overlooked.
Step #3 – Thorough Roofing Inspection
Every roofing replacement process begins with a thorough inspection of the wood decking. Any soft, wet, or rotted wood needs to be replaced to create a solid base for your new roofing materials. This is very important because only when you have a solid base for your roofing structure your shingles will stay intact.
Also, wood sheeting needs to be inspected to make sure that it is attached to the roof rafters the right way. Unfortunately, many roofing contractors do not check for missing nails during the removal of old roofing material. They install new shingles without re-nailing the old wood decking. After the new shingles are installed you might be impressed at the sight of the whole structure, but after several weeks you will see many bumps on your roof.
We re-nail the whole wood decking so that the roof is fully secured.
Step #4 – Preparing The Roof Surface For Shingles
- Drip Edge Installation – After wood decking is prepared we install drip edge at all edges of the roof. A drip edge is a piece of metal bent at 90 degrees to prevent rain from getting underneath roofing material on all edges.
- Ice and water shield installation – The next step is installing an “ice and water shield” which is a special type of roofing underlayment. Ice and water shield sticks to the wood decking which prevents any water leaks. It must be installed at the bottom of the roof and at all roof penetrations (chimneys, pipe flanges, roof connections, etc.).
- Roofing felt installation – After the ice and water shield is applied, the rest of the roof needs to be covered with roofing felt. Roofing felt prevents shingles from sticking to the wood. We always use heavy-duty #30 roofing felt.
Step #5 – New Roofing Material Installation
After the above steps are completed and the roof base is ready, we start laying out the new roofing material, working from the bottom up, followed by step and/or counter flashing, ridge vents, and ridge capping installation, as needed.
Step #6 – Site Cleanup
We clean the job site daily and thoroughly. We believe that we have to leave our job site cleaner than it had been before we came in.
Step #7 – Final inspection
Each roofing replacement project includes a meticulously performed, post-roofing inspection. We want to make sure that your roof replacement is done correctly and that it meets with your complete satisfaction.
The 7 steps to roofing replacement outlined above are designed to help homeowners understand the complexities of roofing replacement, from initial research to the final inspection. Following each step meticulously, ensure the integrity and longevity of the new roof that will last for years to come.
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All Roofing Solutions is a family-owned and operated roofing contractor that proudly serves Delaware and southeastern Pennsylvania. We have been replacing, repairing, and inspecting roofs in the residential and commercial sectors for nearly 20 years and pride ourselves on excellent workmanship and great customer service!
To schedule your free consultation, call 302-725-ROOF (7663) in Delaware or 610-551-ROOF (7663) in Pennsylvania. And don’t forget to ask about our discounts!
If you need a quality roofer you can rely on, we’ve got your back!
Why Choose All Roofing Solutions
Family-owned and operated contractor- Fully licensed and insured for your protection
- Over 25 years of experience with roofing & siding installation and repair
- A+ rated BBB member
- Complimentary Extended Material warranty
- 30-year workmanship guarantee on full roof replacements
- Lien Waiver to protect the homeowners from material liens
- Own crew—no subcontractors!
- Full-service roofer handling all types of residential and commercial roofing, windows & siding projects.
- Most re-roofing projects are completed in one day.
- Because we are efficient we are able to offer very competitive prices compared to large contractors with bigger overhead.
- Each roofing/siding project includes a meticulously performed, post-roofing inspection. We want to make sure that your roof replacement is done correctly and that it meets your complete satisfaction.
- The company owner supervises all projects to ensure high-quality workmanship.
- Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed!