It is all a matter of taste. Personally, i liked the old wood shake roofs on a Buchan home from decades ago, but today, there are som EXCELLENT alternatives to real wood products. They last longer, are easier to install, and are often superior in many other ways. And there are more varieties coming out is seems with each passing year.
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There are three main factors when it comes to reroofing a house. How big it is, the reroofing team size, and the weather. The weather can slow you down if there is extra work installing tarps to cover everything, and if the roofers must work under those tarps, they will take longer. In terms of team size, at a certain point, you can have too many folks doing the work, and it will therefore become more expensive. Any one roof should take no more than a few days, realistically.
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That's a difficult option. It is far better to work directly with your neighbor to do the entire roof at the same time. Likely there are covenants covering the subject. Also likely is, if your side needs to be replaced, so too does your neighbor's side. you might consider getting a roof inspection done to support any claim you might have that your neighbor's side, too, needs to be replaced.
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Synthetic roofing materials have come a long way. There are superb varieties now available on the market, and competitively priced compared to natural wood products. They look like the real thing, are easier to install, and last a long time!
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The short answer is No. Roof nails are a certain type, and you need a proper roof nail gun to use them. That's because they pierce a layer of PVC, which means they must produce a water seal despite that. Regular nails will not perform that function.
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You can work longer and finish faster.The depth adjustment is tool-free and so accurate that there’s no need to adjust the compressor. Varone said, when the roof also serves as a terrace and is covered with tile or brick.
Replacing a roof as a DIY project is usually not a good idea. For one, you do need specialized equipment, from roof nail-guns, to PVC cutting tools, and more. In addition, having to learn the whole process from scratch means you will make mistakes. Roof installation mistakes, because of the nature of the purpose of a roof, might cost a lot more than the cost of hiring professionals to do it.
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We will clearly explain the roofing process, how long it will take, and the total cost.
It's safer and easier for you if you can be away from your home while the roof is being replaced. Children and pets need to be kept well away from where the work is being done, and for different reasons. Pets can get freaked out with all the banging and strangers around. A child, if unsupervised, might get injured.
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Summer work is, in one way, easier because you can often get the roof replaced while you are on vacation, for example. And not all roofing companies will replace a roof during inclement weather because you do need bad weather equipment to do that. But winter offers another advantage. Many roofing companies will give a discount over winter, simply to keep their staff busy. So, keep an eye out for such opportunities. They exist!
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Assuming there is no damage to your roof, and if you have for example a shake roof, there are several things you should do regularly that will help keep your roof in good shape. Regular inspections - many roofing companies offer FREE roof inspections. Take advantage of that. Secondly, when your shakes need to be re-treated, do it. And third, get your roof cleaned every few years. Moss won't have a chance to become a problem.
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The top two layers, usually, and maybe a third. There are certainly many types of roof out there, but most in this area have an out layer (shakes, for example), a waterproof PVC layer, and there there is plywood. Provided the plywood is still in good condition, it can remain, but often there is minor water damage here and there to that plywood which might need to be addressed.
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