Getting Shingles Up To The Roof

In addition to choosing the right shingles it s also important to hire the right roofing contractor.

Getting shingles up to the roof.

This is the basic sometimes called straight up way of laying shingles. You ll have to spread the packs around but it sure beats packing them up a ladder. So get ready for your workout. Shifting them in this way will join the ends of the first regular row of shingles placed over the starter shingles.

When you do bring them up to the roof take advantage of any shaded areas. While they may not look it a bundle of shingles is extremely heavy. In very cold weather asphalt shingles are less flexible and more likely to break especially hip and ridge cap shingles. However because impact resistant shingles reduce long term maintenance costs and prevent premature roof replacement homeowners can quickly make up the higher initial costs.

Although placing new roofing over old may be allowed by some codes roofovers tend to be inferior and won t last as long as a roof installed over stripped sheathing. If the roof is low enough pitch them or hand them from the top of a large truck which is parked next to the roof s end to someone standing on the roof. Btw most shingles weigh about 60lbs a bundle. Also class 4 impact resistant shingles further save money because they can improve a home s resale value and add a discount to the homeowner s insurance premium.

You re not saving money if you must replace your roof every few years. To avoid activating the sealant early store the shingle bundles in the shade for as long as possible. Have the lumber company deliver. Or use a power conveyor belt.

However if you choose the right shingles they may last for as long as you own your house. Best of luck with your re roofing. Essentially there are three common ways to go about it. Which roof shingles last the longest.

Good roof shingles can prove pricey. Put them on the roof they have a truck. Obviously the cheapest but also the most physically taxing method is simply carrying the roofing materials by hand onto the roof. This is not a problem for basic materials such as nails and so forth but for shingles it quickly becomes a major chore.