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  • Roof Ventilation
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How-To

Introduction: How to Replace a Roof

Get an overview of the entire process before watching our how-to series on re-roofing an existing building.

By Patrick McCombe

VIDEO TRANSCRIPT

Here at the Fine Homebuilding Project House we’re installing a new roof on our garage shop. Our roofing contractor is going to strip the entire roof down to the sheathing and install a new roof.

First, you’ll watch them prepare the job site to keep it clean and safe, strip the roof down to the sheathing, and repair any damaged sheathing. After that you will see how to install new drip edge and roof underlayment. Finally, you will learn how to layout and install shingles, install step flashing where the roof meets an adjacent wall, and cut and install a ridge vent and soffit vents.

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Videos in the Series

  • Introduction: How to Replace a Roof

    Get an overview of the entire process before watching our how-to series on re-roofing an existing building.

  • roof sheathing

    Replacing a Roof: How to Strip Old Shingles and Patch Sheathing

    A pro roofing contractor demonstrates how to keep a job site clean, remove worn-out roofing, and replace damaged board sheathing before installing a new roof.

  • How to Install Drip Edge When Replacing a Roof

    A pro roofing contractor shows how to install these crucial water-management details before the shingles go on.

  • How To Install Shingles and Step Flashing

    How To Install Shingles and Step Flashing

    Watch as these roofers lay out materials, set a starter course, and cut and nail down flashing and shingles.

  • Step-by-Step Ridge Vent Installation Instructions

    The last phase of this project includes cutting through the sheathing at the ridge, fastening down vent material, and nailing down roof-cap shingles.

Next: When It’s Time to Tear Off an Old Roof

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Roof Replacement and Reroofing

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  1. User avater
    [email protected] | Mar 28, 2017 10:52am | #1

    This is a great educational video series. Many customers are curious to know the roofing process, and they should, prior to making a purchasing decision. We use the same exact process and products in the Virginia Beach area.
    http://www.aedroofing.net

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