Replacing An Old Roof

This byot diy project is all about how to install a new roof.

Replacing an old roof.

And while nobody likes having to pay to replace a roof the critical and aesthetic function it serves should help ease the pain of spending 8 000 to 20 000 on the work. The width of the room is 12. The actual cost will vary depending on whether it is a composite asphalt shingle roof or a fiber cement concrete composite shingle installation. Replacing an old roof can also give the home access to more modern and innovative materials and roofing techniques which can help to better protect the house and make it a more viable purchase.

This means you will get a percentage of the replacement cost based on the roof s material and age. Most homeowners insurance policies won t pay to replace or. How to prep for a tear off. Most homeowners insurance policies cover roof replacement if the damage is the result of an act of nature or sudden accidental event.

I d like to remove that wall and replace with a beam. Replacing an asphalt roof with new shingles will cost between 5 400 and 9 000 or an average of 7 211 for a 2 000 square foot home not including old roof removal. Repair coverage usually takes into consideration depreciation of the roof. Install ice and water barrier to prevent ice dam problems.

Replace damaged or corroded flashing and metal valleys. The average according to 2014 cost data collected by home improvement site angie s list is around 11 000 for that kind of money you want to make sure job is done right. The old roof had 2x8 spanning 16 ft and what appears to be a load bearing wall 6 into the room. It should also include the installation of new underlayment such as the 30 pound roofing felt chimney re flashing and ice and water shield at the eaves and valleys of the roof as required by the local building code.

Make minor repairs on the roof if it is in good condition. If not replace bad wood with new plywood sheathing or 1 x 6 sheathing boards whichever is applicable to your type of roof. This is a step by step tutorial will show how to reroof a roof from start to finish. Replacement coverage provides for returning the roof to a brand new condition when an event that is covered by the insurance policy takes place.

It s easy to find and fix damage when you expose the roof surface.