What Happens During a Full Roof Replacement?
If your home is the biggest investment you’ll make in your lifetime, its roof is right up there as well. Think about it: The roof of your home plays an essential role both in terms of curb appeal and providing protection against the elements, so there’s no getting it wrong. With that in mind, it’s worth knowing all that goes into a roof replacement. That way, when the time comes for you to invest in a new roof for your Massachusetts home, you know what’s going to happen once your chosen roofing contractor shows up to begin the process.
So, what happens during a full roof replacement? Let the expert team at Scott’s Siding & Remodeling walk you through the steps of the process here:
Preparing Your Property for a Roof Replacement
Before the roof replacement work truly begins, your roofing contractor will prepare your property for the project. You’ll have your new roofing materials delivered ahead of time, plus a dumpster or trailer will be positioned nearby to collect old materials and debris. There may also be precautions taken to protect your property’s landscaping, siding, windows, HVAC equipment, and other features around your home’s exterior. Not to mention, you as a homeowner can help with the preparations by moving vehicles, patio furniture, grills, and other belongings away from the work area. It may also be a good idea to remove fragile objects from the walls and shelves inside your home, as the roof replacement work itself can create vibrations.
Removing the Existing Roofing Materials
The next step involves tearing off your existing roofing materials. The details of this part of the process can depend on the type of roof you have on your home, but essentially, the goal is to remove the old roof to open up access to the underlying roof deck. That way, your roofers can see the condition of the underlying structure and identify areas that need attention rather than simply installing new materials over existing problems.
Inspecting the Roof Deck
Once the old materials are removed, your roofing contractor can thoroughly inspect your roof’s deck, looking for rotted wood, soft spots, water damage, and other signs of deterioration. Any problems within the deck can then be addressed before your new roof is installed. That way, you’re having your new system installed on a strong foundation. Granted, the level of repairs your deck might need can sometimes impact the project’s cost and timeline, but this is a necessary part of the process to ensure the long-term health of your roof—and your home.
Installing Underlayment & Leak Protection
After your roof deck is fully ready, protective materials can be installed to help keep moisture away from your home’s foundation. The underlayment serves as an added layer of protection below your roof itself, which is a big deal everywhere but especially in Massachusetts given the climate. During this process, there may be additional ice-and-water barriers installed, while valleys, roof edges, chimneys, and skylights may also get extra attention.
Installing the New Roofing Materials
From there, your new roof can be installed. This process is done with an exceptional level of care to make sure that you’re being set up with a durable, properly fastened roofing system that provides you with the long-term curb appeal and protection against the elements that you were looking for from the outset of your project.
Addressing Flashing & Roof Ventilation
Along with the installation of your new roof, your contractor will also be able to address other important components of the system and your home’s exterior as a whole. That means taking care of flashing around your chimneys, walls, skylights, vents, and other vulnerable locations. Not to mention, your attic’s ventilation will also be taken into consideration so that your new roof is well supported for the long run.
Cleanup & the Final Roof Inspection
In the end, your roofing team will clean up the work site in a thorough manner to make sure all materials, debris, and tools are cleared up. Then, before the roof replacement process is fully complete, there will be a full inspection to make sure everything has been properly installed and is set up for you to benefit from newfound curb appeal and enhanced protection against the elements.
Start Your Roof Replacement With a Trusted Contractor
If you’re ready to plan a roof replacement at your Massachusetts home, there’s no better team to partner with than ours at Scott’s Siding & Remodeling. Contact us today to learn more and get your project started with a quote.
