Basic steps to replacing a shingle roof.
How to strip a roof of asphalt shingles.
Because asphalt shingles are routinely exposed 5 in rip down the first strip the starter course so that it is 5 in.
For most shingles with sealant on the top surface place nails below the sealant strip but above the area that will be visible after the roof is complete.
However a specially designed roof shovel can help you get the job done with far more speed and efficiency.
Standing at the peak use a garden fork or a specially notched roofing tear off shovel to tear away the ridge caps and the top courses of shingles.
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Strip the roof start at the peak using roofing tear off tools.
Install the drip edge.
Position a construction trash bin beside the building.
Install the self stick underlayment.
You don t need any fancy tools to strip roof shingles all you really need is a prybar or shingle ripper also known as a roofing bar and a lot of patience.
Luckily if you pick the right shingle brand you won t have to worry about this as most of them come with starter strip products.
Strip off old shingles.
Rig a ladder and your safety equipment that is suitable for your roof.
Start the tear off at the section farthest from the trash container.
How to remove old asphalt shingles before putting on a new roof.
To level out an existing asphalt shingle roof rip down reduce the height of two courses of shingles as shown in the drawing below.
Install flashing on any valleys for waterproofing.
Shingles with sealant on the back surface often have a line or lines to indicate the location on the shingle surface where the nails are to be placed.
Cover your roof with felt paper and overlap the ridges at the peak.
This component is important for an asphalt shingle roof as they provide the first row of sealant that prevent your shingles from being blown off and stops water from infiltrating the roof.
Set it up so that loose singles can slide down the roof and into the bin.
Get a shingle ripper or roof shovel to use for removal.
A continuous bead of asphalt could trap condensation or windblown water under the roofing at some point.
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