An Overview of Your Shingle Roof Installation with Kaizen Contracting & Roofing, LLC
Roofing in Muskingum, Fairfield, & Licking County, Ohio
The overall roof replacement process is crucial because it gives you an overview of what you should expect in terms of cost and time. As such, it is vital to work with a qualified roofing contractor who will guide and inform you of what you should expect and what the entire process entails. Regardless of this, it is essential to know about the basic steps that you should consider when replacing your roof. Some of these steps are as follows.
Have Roofing Materials Delivered to your Home
This is the first and the most crucial step you should consider. The materials will arrive the day of install and be lifted to the roof. This is important because it minimizes the chances of killing off your grass.
Give Way to Your Contractor
The moment your contractor arrives, you should ensure there is sufficient space for him to move around. Therefore, if you have cars parked outside, in your garage, or on your driveway, it is essential to move them. However, this should only be done in areas where the roofing replacement is taking place. For example, if you are replacing your garage roof, then it is advisable to move your car. This is important because it protects your car from stray debris, which may damage it, thus forcing you to incur unbudgeted costs.
Protect your Property
During the roof replacement process, the contractor will set tarps to cover your landscaping and shrubbery. At this stage, your contractor will take extra precautions to ensure that your property is protected during the roof replacement process. Additionally, it is essential to protect things inside your house. For example, you may decide to move your valuable electronics to a room where the roofing process is not being conducted.
Tearing off Your Old Roof
Since the entire process is all about replacing your old roof, it is vital to know that your old roof will be torn off and replaced with a new roof. The tearing process usually begins from the furthest corner of your roof, far away from your driveway. This allows the contractor to move towards the dump trailer and to the new materials.
Cleaning Your Gutters
Gutters are cleaned the moment a section of your roof is torn-off. This is vital as it promotes debris removal that may have formed on your roof over the years.
Installing Roofing Materials
Once the tear-off and the cleaning have been done, the next step is to begin the roof installation process. In most instances, contractors systematically work their way around your roof by following the sections that are torn off. This is followed by shingles installation and ridge capping. Once this is done, vents, which promote ventilation, are also installed.
Cleaning the Replacement
Once the new roof has been installed, your contractor will begin the process of cleaning up your new roof. This usually includes blowing out your gutters and downspouts to clear them of any roofing debris. They will also roll up the tarps and use a strong magnet to get all the nails.
Inspect the Entire Workmanship
After your new roof has been installed, your contractor will double-check the finished product to ensure the quality matches your standards and your investment. In most instances, they will look at areas that are known to leak. This may include areas around the chimneys, skylights, and penetrations.
Ready to hire a roofing professional?
With the information provided in this article, Kaizen Contracting & Roofing would like to invite you to contact us today for your roof estimate. We have decades of craftsmanship and professionalism under our belt and would be grateful for the opportunity to meet with you!
