Installing Roof Shingles Can Be a DIY Job -- Barring Lots of FlashingDear Tim: Money is pretty tight and I need a new roof. I'vewatched a few videos on YouTube and...carter, tim
1. A roof with slate asphalt shingles. One of the most attractive ways to redo your roof is to install slate asphalt shingles that curve down around the edge of the roof shingle. This makes the home stand out on the block and it gives it a charming appearance from the road. Expect the...
ants, and silverfish from making themselves at home: Check for cracks in the siding, examine your roof for rotting or broken shingles, andseal around windowsand doors so
it's a big boost if your curb appeal is impressive. And that means no overgrown landscape, cracked driveway, missing or worn roof shingles, faded exterior paint, or mildewed vinyl siding. These are the kinds of
Choosing the Roof Material: Depending on the style of the roof (peaked or flat), select additional pallets or repurpose the wood from pallets to cover the frame. Overlapping the wood pieces like shingles can help water runoff. Stage 4: Final Touches and Decoration ...
After replacing the spring, connect the tape to the spring by putting the end of the spring into the hole at the start of the tape. It's a small hole and a small spring, so work with precision and take your time because this stage of the repair can be a bit frustrating for anyone...
Lastly, the shingles are added to the roof to make it waterproof. The roofing nails should be long enough to attach them to the wood properly, but short enough that your dog can’t get at the sharp ends. Starting at the bottom edge of the roof, overlap the shingles on each row as ...
The best way to tell if more insulation is what you need is to start by checking the temperature of the shingles. If they are warm and covered by ice, you need to install more layers. Even if you don’t have ice dams, the temperature of the roof sheathing may still be too low for...
Architectural shingles are not a bad idea, at any time, as they are an affordable option. But what about a metal roof or a clay tile roof? With a metal roof, you can hear the rain pitter patter, and it’s so relaxing. Clay tiles look gorgeous, too, and they increase the value of...
Any updated items will add value to the price of your home. If buyers notice a couple loose shingles on the roof, they will demand an entire new roof! Other than listing your home at a competitive price, the only tool within your control for making your home stand out from all the oth...