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Please take a moment to read about the process we take to replace a wood shingle roof.
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Tear Off
- Removing the old roof is beneficial in more ways than one.
- Getting the extra weight removed helps prevent sagging rafters and decking.
- Reselling the home is tougher to do with an overlay.
- More and more insurance companies will not insure composition shingles overlaying wood shingles.
- And it will look and lay much better over a smooth deck.
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Decking Installation
- Two of the most common types of sheathing are used.
- 7/16" APA OSB is one method.
- ½" APA CD plywood is another.
- Each has their advantages.
- Spacing the sheathing is important due to the expansion of these products.
- No spacing between each sheet can lead to buckled decking.
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Felt
- Under-layment is asphalt-impregnated paper that is used as a moisture barrier between the roof deck and shingle.
- The felt comes in two different weights. 15 and 30 lb.
- Either is an acceptable method of providing a dry moisture free deck.
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Shingle Installation
- There are many different types.
- 20 yr. 3 tab, 25, 30, & 40 yr. laminate composition shingles are just a few of the most popular methods of roofing replacement.
- Among others are fiber cement, slate, and wood shingle to name just a few.
- There are several different brands, Elk, GAF, Tamko, Owens Corning, and Certainteed are some of the more popular products.
- We would be happy to install whichever brand you choose.
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