There is a plethora of information about shingle roof replacement on the internet. There are so many websites and visual tutorials that give details on how to build an asphalt shingle roof. Most homeowners, however, get lost in the jungle of information. Let us look at the steps of installing an asphalt shingles roof, so you get an idea of what to expect from residential roofers near you.
The first thing residential roofers do when installing an asphalt shingle roof is prepared the deck. The roofers ensure that the roof is smooth, dry and free of holes or gaps.
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Smoothening the roof ensures that the newly installed shingle roof is flat and even. The roofers then install the drip edge to protect it from leakage and other water damage when it rains. The roofers also add another ice and water protector layer over the drip edge.
The following material layer is the asphalt-saturated felt installed just before the shingles are laid at the top. The felt is installed in a horizontal position. It overlaps the eave ice and water protector by at least four inches. Click the link above to watch a step-by-step video on making a residential asphalt shingle roof.
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