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TEAR-OFF REPLACEMENT OR RELAY

During The Roof Installation

Check Weather Forecast

• Prevents interior water damage caused from unexpected storms leaking through an exposed roof deck.
• Avoids moisture damage to roof deck and roofing materials.

Check Job Site Conditions

• Each day we make sure we have safe access to the site and the roof to prevent accidents and job delays.

Inspect And Remove Or Nail Down Loose, Curled, Lifted Or Broken Shingles. Replace Missing Shingles (If Roof Relay)

• Need smooth base for reroofing.

Remove Old Roof (If Roof Removed)

• Allows for Inspection and repair to the roof deck.
• Provides smooth roof deck to apply the new roof.

Install Leak Barrier … Ice/Water Waterproof Underlayment

• Special eave flashing that helps water infiltration caused by ice and debris build-up that can cause interior water damage.

Install Roof Deck Protection … Shingle-Mate ® Underlayment Or Equivalent

• Provides an additional layer of water shedding protection under the shingles.
• Minimizes ‘picture framing’ or outline of deck panels caused by irregularities in the thickness of your deck.

Install All Metal Drip Edges

• Protects the roof edge from water infiltration (if included)

Address Flashing Details

• Flashing details around chimneys, soil stacks, ventilators and
• Vertical wall joints are the most likely point of leakage.

Construction Smooth Unobstructed Valleys … An Especially Vulnerable Place for Leakage

Sloping roof planes direct water to the valley; the valley must be constructed to carry water away quickly.

Prepare For & Install Ridge Ventilation System

• Prevents moisture damage to your roof deck and house.
• Provides great energy cost savings.
• Meets shingle warranty requirements.

Apply Horizontal Chalk Lines

Provide a visible guideline to follow to correctly line up the shingles for proper exposure and coverage.

Begin Shingle Installation With Starter Strip Shingles

Protects roof by filling in spaces under the cutouts and edges of the first shingle course.

Install Shingles As Per your Contract

Provides quality weather protection, fire protection and beauty to the exterior of your home.

Install Protective Hip & Ridge Caps

Provides the finishing touch to protect your roof investment.

Daily Job Site Cleanup

• Ladders and equipment in the yard and around the house are potential causes of accidents.
• Maintains clean appearances; so house does not look like a construction site.
   
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