DIY Roofing Installation


Your roof is an essential and crucial part of your home as it provides protection coverage from the elements. Without it you would be baked in the summer and frozen in the winter. Not to mention soaked in the rain. Many homeowners take their roof for granted, that is until it starts leaking. If you enjoy home improvement projects you may be able to repair a leaky roof on your own. Roofing DIY projects that handy homeowners can often do themselves include small repairs and maintenance like weatherproofing. For bigger jobs it is advisable to consult with a professional roofing company.

The laying of shingles is one common but important task undertaken when working on a roof. The first thing to do when starting this task is gather the necessary supplies. Shingles are sold in quantities known as squares. There are usually several bundles of shingles held together to make up one square. To determine how many shingles you will need to do the job, measure the length and width of the area of the roof you are working on. The total square feet is what you will go by when determining how many shingles you need. Divide the square feet by 100 then purchase that many squares of shingles plus ten percent more. Extra shingles are important in case you make a mistake or need more than you originally thought. Also, you can save them for the future.

Roofing nails are the next item on the list. The shingles you purchase should come with a manufacturers recommendation for the best type of nails to use. Common roofing nail sizes are 11 to 12 gauge. Most people are going to want to use a nail gun which makes the job fast and easy. You will also need cement which is used to fill ridges and edges. Finally, if laying asphalt shingles you will need felt which is laid before the shingles. When installing the starter shingles, you may have what is called a starter strip to make the job easier. This strip hangs over the eaves slightly and is the foundation upon which the rest of the shingles are placed.

Roofing DIY can be more challenging than many people realize. Replacing a few shingles is something many homeowners can handle but replacing an entire roof is best left to the professionals. If you are determined to handle your own roofing tasks, there are some helpful books you may want to check out, such as Ortho's All About Roofing and Siding Basics by Ortho Books and Larry Johnston.




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Top Five Uses of Locally Sourced Slate from Wallace International, UK Supplies .
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The Home Depot Management Discusses Q1 2012 Results - Earnings Call Transcript - Seeking Alpha

The Home Depot Management Discusses Q1 2012 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
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GAF Awards Austin-Based Roofing Company with Trio of Excellence Awards
Texas roofing company Barker Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc. joins the ranks of a mere 85 roofing contractors nationwide that have received all three GAF Master Elite Excellence Awards.San Antonio, TX (PRWEB) May 16, 2012 The Greater Austin and San Antonio areas now officially boast a roofing company of three-time prestigious merit. Barker Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc. received its third GAF Master ...


3M Announces First-Quarter Sales of $7.5 Billion and Earnings of $1.59 per Share - MarketWatch (press release)

3M Announces First-Quarter Sales of $7.5 Billion and Earnings of $1.59 per Share
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Strongest sales growth in the roofing granules and personal safety businesses; sales declined year-on-year in security systems. -- Sales rose double-digits in Latin America/Canada and the US; European sales declined year-on-year.

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Beacon Roofing Shines in 2Q
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Owens Corning Roofing And Asphalt Honor Industry Best With 2012 Platinum Preferred Awards
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Digger in CK's Supermarkets 'ram raid' attack in Newcastle Emlyn - BBC News

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The machine used in the incident, which smashed glass and damaged roofing, was taken from a nearby DIY store. Dyfed-Powys Police said the digger was used to gain entry. "We are investigating a ram raid-style burglary at a premises in Newcastle Emlyn .

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Despite Tough Economy, Johnson Roofing Advises Homeowners to Leave Gutter . - Seattle Post Intelligencer

Despite Tough Economy, Johnson Roofing Advises Homeowners to Leave Gutter .
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Roofing Supply Group, LLC Announces Cash Tender Offer For Any And All Outstanding 8 5/8% Senior Secured Notes Due 2017 .
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The Holland Roofing Group Receives Special Recognition from Leading Roofing Manufacturer
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Mohawk Industries' CEO Discusses Q1 2012 Results - Earnings Call Transcript - Seeking Alpha

Mohawk Industries' CEO Discusses Q1 2012 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
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