Roof Replacement Specs

The irc generally requires.

Roof replacement specs.

Roof system such as roof covering roof deck etc must be designed to resist the full c c wind loads. Prepare surface area 24 inches on each side of split and 36 inches beyond end of the split. Once you understand the roofing system your building requires we can write re roof specifications and bid documents and assist in identifying quality oriented contractors to bid. Thespecifications also include instructions on removing the old roofing sometimestwo or more earlier roofs and on preparing the surface for the new shingles such as repairing damage to the lath or sheathing boards.

You need other specifications. Typical average costs of different roofing options. If less than one inch carefully cut off dry lap. Roofing to be installed on continuous sheathing.

Writing specifications the first step in the roof replacement process is to inspect your current roofing system to understand what you have and what is needed. Roof decks and underlayment. Specifications identify exactly what is to be received from the supplier including the wooden shingles nails flashing and applied coatings. How to identify the basic design criteria for an epdm roofing system.

The cost to replace the roof on most homes is 4 000 to 10 000 and most spend about 8 000. These specifications may put you on the right track. Rock bottom a three tab composite roof for a small home may cost as little as 7 000. Nationally a typical roof using architectural asphalt shingles costs between 3 50 and 5 50 per square foot a cost that includes all demolition permit fees waste disposal and cleanup.

Reinforce area with 3 course application of henry mastic and henry reinforcing fabric. Cut out loose felt from the split area. See general roof repair requirements 2. Restoration will include roof repairs and the installation of a white liquid applied coating.

New perimeter and projection flashings will be installed along with new drains and edge metals. Get the specifications for your epdm roofing system. Remove and repair replace all rotted sheathing remove all rotted fascia trim boards remove existing soffit remove cut out old curled shingles and problem areas and replace with filler shingles so that additional layers may lay flat if new roofing is installed over existing roofing follow manuf. Project involves the replacement of designated roofs with a two ply cold process modified roof with a flood and gravel surface.

See general roof repair requirements 2. Many homes have an asphalt shingle roof but some have wood metal tile and slate which can be more expensive. The cost can be more for larger homes homes with complex roof designs or when installing more expensive materials. Please contact the firestone technical department.