How To Re Roof In Sections

Pry off old roof shingles with pitch fork.

How to re roof in sections.

Per section 1504 1 of the los angeles building code labc wood shake or shingle roof coverings are not approved within the city of los angeles. Trim tabs off roof shingles to create starter course. Start at the bottom side of the gable and overlap the sections of drip edge a few inches as you work your way up the roof see figure a. In the roof valleys place the flashing where two sections create a valley.

Where the existing roof covering is slate clay cement or asbestos cement tile. Sweep the roof as clean as possible taking the time to remove any stray nails that didn t come up in the removal of the shingles. Nail drip edge flashing to lower edge of roof. Use a tin snips to cut the drip edge to size.

Use chalk lines to mark the points for placement of shingles. A roof re cover shall not be permitted where any of the following conditions occur. Also caulk around the entire perimeter seam. Where the existing roof or roof covering is water soaked or has deteriorated to the point that the existing roof or roof covering is not adequate as a base for additional roofing.

Install the drip edge on the gable ends of the roof after you finish installing your underlayment. Tear off a section dry it in. Use a good synthetic felt. Staple felt every 6 to 8 inches.

If 50 percent or more of the total roof area is re roofed within a one year period the entire roof must comply as an approved class a b or c roof covering or approved non rated roof covering. Cover roof deck with 30 pound felt underlayment. Tear off the next and so on. Place the first and second row of shingles and also around vents and chimneys.

California roofing requirements under the california residential code cover everything from what suitable materials to use to requirements for roof coverings to roof insulation. Reattach loose boards in the sheathing. There are also provisions for fire classification weather protection re roofing roof drainage and solar power. Examine the sheathing for damage and rotted boards replacing the damaged sections accordingly.

Finish the reroofing works. Snap vertical chalk line down center of roof. Most importantly do a lot of research of the details of your roof how to properly flash a chimney looks like someone coated the whole thing valley details step flashings ect. Nail down loose roof sheathing to rafters.

Caulk around every window frame. Clear silicone would probably work.