Top roofing tips to remember.
Roofing tips tight.
A great time to start with any roof assessment is before your closing date.
Proper sheathing ties the rafters together and supports the shingles.
When improperly installed sheathing can buckle and cause larger holes around the nails resulting in leaks.
You may have to remove some of the shingles lay a better tar under it and put it back in place.
Before you break out any roofing tools survey the property to identify potential damage trouble.
Never pay all the money up front to ensure they don t take the money and just run.
Here are my some additional tips for ensuring that your roof installation or replacement is a success.
Getting a professional roof inspection before that future home is officially yours will save you a lot of time and costly repairs down the road which can also be a plus if and when you decide to sell your new home.
All homes should have a tight roof construction with sheathing of 1 2 plywood or osb.
A good underlayment usually 15.
Make sure you ask for references.
It s a quick fix.
Purchase a new roof boot in a local hardware store.
You have less room for error.
Tight spaces can create headache inducing damage potential.
If they can t provide any that s a red flag.