The Most Common Roofing Mistakes
- May
- 19
- Posted by Thomas Burke
- Posted in Roofing
Putting a new roof onto your home is costly but it will be even more expensive if mistakes are made during the process. Here are some of the most common roofing mistakes and how to avoid them if you plan on tackling a new roof as a Do-It-Yourself project.
Improper Usage Of Shingles
When you are getting rid of a roof and putting in place a new one, it is essential to use new shingles. You are putting a new roof in place so it only makes sense that you are using new shingles as well. A common mistake is to place new shingles over old, existing ones. While it may sound like a decent plan in theory, doing this will only speed up the process of your roof getting damaged and affected faster.
Lack Of Experience
A Do-It-Yourself roofing project may sound like fun and a money saver on paper, but if you lack experience working with roofs it is probably not a good idea. Installing a new roof takes years of experience and a lack of experience can do harm to you or the roof you are trying to install.
Incorrect Nails
Improper number, size, and placement of nails is another common issue during some roof projects. Each shingle should have at least 4 nails in them and be nailed in tightly.
Not Getting The Right Slope
The slope for most homes will be different. What works for one home will not necessarily work for another. Getting the material right for the slope of your roof is essential. Do some research to see what type of slope will work best for your home.
Not Accounting For Ice Dams
If you are a New England resident, this is a mistake you do not want to make. With the cold and snowy climate New England faces every year, having an ice dam plan on a new roof is critical. Do not forget about an underlayer for the roof and make sure snow can fall off your roof efficiently.
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