Hip roofs are more stable than gable roofs.
Gable roof replacement.
Roof ventilation that performs as good as it looks.
In some cases it may be necessary to remove a section of metal roof.
The sides are all equal length and come together at the top to form the ridge.
Note that in the last 3 4 years costs of roof shingles and many accessories have gone down by an average of 18 20 currently the us national average for benchmark architectural shingles is around 74 51 square or 25 per bundle.
If necessary enlist a roofing contractor to fill in the areas where shingles and roofing paper were removed.
A hip roof has slopes on all four sides.
Exterior gable and roof vents.
Fill the seams where a rafter tail meets the cut end of a rafter with exterior wood filler.
Make minor repairs on the roof if it is in good condition.
If not replace bad wood with new plywood sheathing or 1.
Waste is calculated at 7 5 for a gable roof and 15 for a hip roof which are typical in the roofing industry.
Thus your total cost for a basic single story hip and gable roof on a typical ranch style house could range anywhere from 7 850 to 11 000 depending on the size and complexity of the roof the company you choose to hire quality of installation warranty details your home s geographic location your negotiation skills and other variables.
Remove all existing shingles deposit them in a roll off dumpster.
The overall process followed by the roofing crew goes like this.
Vinyl construction for low maintenance.
Lightweight and easy to install.
The inward slope of all four sides is what makes it more sturdy and durable.