Whether you're building a new structure or repairing an older home, knowing how to shingle a roof can save you a serious investment, and protect your dwelling from the elements. Step 1 - Prepare Safety Before getting on the roof, equip a safety harness with a roof hook to prevent you fr...
HGTV shows you how to install an exhaust fan to get rid of attic heat and keep the rest of the house cool, too.
Many roof cleaning businesses serve a variety of clients. Serving large companies, small communities and individual homes, roof cleaning businesses conduct in-depth roof cleans to remove dirt, impurities, leaves, branches, stains and other materials. Roof cleaning businesses also clean drains, exterior...
Replacing a home's shingled roof is a major project, requiring planning and considerable cost. According to recognized home improvement expert Bob Vila, several shingle materials are available. These materials include asphalt, wood, metal, tile, concrete and slate. Asphalt shingles are the most aff...
Video of the Day Step 2 Cut a shingle in half with a vertical cut using a sharp utility knife. Depending on the size of the birdhouse roof, you may need to cut the shingle in half again horizontally to create four small shingles from a single large one. You may need to cut more th...
rain gutters are installed on the edges of your roof. They guide rainwater away from the walls and into a drainage system. This also prevents erosion around the foundation. Rain gutters also regulate the flow of runoff, reducing damage to the siding, windows, doors, and other nearby areas. ...
Using a pry bar, lift a shingle tab on your roof and slip the bracket underneath it to install each bracket. Pound the nails to place the bracket, and be sure it hits the rafter. Place the plank and allow at least 6 inches of it to extend past the bracket. Drill the screws to aff...
and there isn’t a single shingle left over. But, usually, there will be a bundle or half a bundle remaining. If so, it’s a good idea to keep this bundle in a dry, protected place in case it is needed for future roof repair work.IKO’s “Blueprint for Roofing” video will show...
FIXIT; How to nail down condition of a shingle roof.(VARIETY)Youso, Karen
Step 2 – Create a Base Remove the old shingles and spread 30 lbs tarpaper or roofing felt to create a base. If you only have one layer of shingle on the existing roof, then use 1x4 slat boards. This will need to go over the existing roofing using 3-inch screws. They need to be...