Repairing Steep Roofs

If this works for the type of roof job you re going to be doing then it could be a good option.

Repairing steep roofs.

Work on a steep roof probably no home improvement is as tough yet satisfying as re roofing your house yourself. With the proper tools and materials this home improvement job will probably take a minimum of 2 days to complete providing the weather is clear. Expect to spend 1 500 to 3 000 to remove your current roof before installing a replacement. Damage to flashing in valleys means removing shingles around it fixing the flashing or more likely replacing it and then replacing the shingles and sealing everything.

You can reroof a steep roof but you will need to take extra safety precautions. The possibility of slipping and falling makes working on any roof dangerous but it s especially so if the roof rises more than 4 feet for every 12 feet of horizontal span. The national average cost to replace a roof is 7 211 with most homeowners spending between 4 707 and 10 460 roof installation cost ranges from 400 to 550 per square depending on the roof size and materials used in reroofing. In some cases it might be better to remove all the shingles from a roof in urgent need of repairs and re roof the house.

Follow the simple steps belsow to reroof your own steep roof. Check the damaged area for damage to the moisture barrier or flashing and check the damaged area for signs of seepage. Flat roofs can cost 4 to 10 per square foot to fix a bad seal or pooling water. If you happen to have an extremely steep roof you will have an even greater challenge.

Step 1 safety. Chimneys vents and skylights chimneys vents skylights and related elements on a roof can add to the cost of repairs. Cracked or split shingles may be repaired without. It isn t hard as long as you are careful take your time do it right and be safe.