As the old roofing material piles up at the roof jacks carry it to the edge of the roof and toss it into the trash container below.
How to take off old roof.
Remove the old shingles with tear off shovels.
Find a pre screened local roofing contractor.
It doesn t matter where you start or stop.
Staple felt every 6 to 8 inches.
Clean the roof with a push broom and remove or pound in any remaining fasteners.
The roof is arguably the most important component of your house.
Cover roof deck with 30 pound felt underlayment.
And while nobody likes having to pay to replace a roof the critical and aesthetic function it serves should help ease the pain of spending 8 000 to 20 000 on the work.
Pry off old roof shingles with pitch fork.
After all it keeps water out of the building.
If you couldn t get the trash container close to the house throw the shingles onto a tarp on the ground.
Leaks form and the materials erode into something that is better.
Make the pile on a flat area away from flowers and shrubs.
Trim tabs off roof shingles to create starter course.
Call for free estimates from roofing pros now.
Besides being tripping hazards they can work through and damage the new shingles.
How to remove old flat roofing.
Nail down loose roof sheathing to rafters.
Work from the top bottom and sides to save back muscles.
Nail drip edge flashing to lower edge of roof.