You'll never get rid of rats permanently until you find out how they are getting in to the building, and seal those holes shut permanently, with something rats can't chew through - steel. Inspect every last inch of the house - the roof, the eaves, soffits, roof vents, dormer vents,...
dormers, and skylights not only contribute to character but also enhance natural light and airflow within your living space. Cupolas exude timeless allure as focal points. Dormers break up large roof areas while providing additional living space. Skylights...
Alternatively, if you just want to add a dormer to one side or increase the pitch of a few sections, most of your existing roofing can probably be reused or left alone entirely. On average, the demolition and removal of roof framing costs between $0.66 and $1.20 per square foot. So, ...
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How to Calculate Roof Area A careful accounting of each section of roof surface, called a plane or facet, is necessary for an accurate estimate. As measurements are taken, keep in mind that every dormer facet also needs to be measured and added to the area, less the footprint of that do...
From a leaky metal shingles roof that was installed over some four old layers of asphalt, to standing seam panels that were not properly flashed at the ridge using a z-bar flashing, or copper pans that were not properly soldered, I’ve seen it all!
Step flashing steps up a roof to protect where the roof meets the side walls of dormers, chimneys, and some skylights. It consists of a series of right-angled metal pieces; each section is worked into a course of shingles so that it overlaps the section beneath it. The flashing’s vert...
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...
overall cost. The style is indicative of how the metal is formed and fastened together. For instance, standing seam roofs have no exposed screws because they’re under the folded-over edge of the seam. Metal roofing panels are screwed down on the flat without a fold to hide the fasteners...
I planned out my requirements; I didn’t want any fancy features or dormers. I wanted something practical. Thinking about my other shed, I made a list: Roof: Due to the climate and a lot of snow, it needed a greater slope.