For roof slopes greater than 4/12, multiply the area by 1.10 to account for the 2” overlap and potential waste. If there are hips, valleys, or dormers, increase the total by 10 to 25%. Divide the resulting area value by the area one roll of 15 or 30-pound felt will cover, and ...
To repair a leaky flashing detail on a chimney of a skylight you will need to use a special silicone such as solar seal. On a chimney, apply a bead of solar seal above the metal flashing around the chimney. For a leaky skylight, inspect the metal flashing to make sure it was properl...
spend around $13,650 to get new roof frames built. But the size of your roof, the roof’s pitch, how it’s constructed, and the type of roof materials you plan to install on top of it can all impact the material and labor costs for this project. Realistically, you could spend ...
As I began thinking about my new shed, I considered my needs. I decided to build a bigger shed with more space. I wouldn’t have to move the lawn mower to get to the ladder, or the snowblower to dig out the generator. I’d even have space to store some building materials instead ...
As we explain at METAL ROOF EXPOSED FASTENER FLASHINGOne frequently cited disadvantage of metal roofing is that it generates a noticeable noise when struck by rain, hail, or even dropping acorns. If installed directly to purlins with no roof sheathing, the noise might be heard in the building ...
Barrel tiles cost$10 to $13 per square footto install. This style is usually one of the most expensive to purchase and install because of the unusual design. True barrel tiles have a taper that is wider at one end. Traditionally, workers wrapped the clay around a barrel or even their le...
around these features will require expert installation methods. If a house is older, replacing the chimneys and vents themselves may be an added cost. The flashing around all of these items, as well as around windows, skylights, dormer windows, and roof valleys, add material and labor costs....
Some carpentry is usually involved in restoration work. Repairing damaged trim and roof decking is commonplace, as well as re-siding dormer walls to install new step and apron flashing. Open valleys.We began this restoration project by pulling slates from the edge of an open valley on the east...
flashing method for roof curbs on standing seam metal roofs very complicated. Lastly, the price is higher because there is no way to install staging on a standing seam metal roof. Instead, the hydraulic lift must be used on most hip roofs, as there is no way to attach a hook ladder ...