Explore the seven steps of the roof replacement process with our professional team at H&A Roofing. As a professional roofing company, we can walk you through each stage of replacing your roof in Austin, New Orleans, or Georgia.

Of course, if you want more information or want to speak with us personally about the process, don’t hesitate to contact us online.

Step #1: Pre-Plan with a Local Roofing Company

The pre-planning process starts when you contact a roofing company about your concerns. For example, you may reach out to crews if you have a leaky roof, notice missing shingles, or feel it’s time to update an aging roof before it develops serious problems.

You can work with a local roofing company to plan out the replacement process before technicians climb a ladder. During pre-planning, a roofing contractor assesses:

●        The square footage of your roof

●        The amount of material you need

●        The contours and shape of the roof

●        The difficulty level of the project

The company can give you a quote and an estimated start date at the end of the pre-planning process. Note that, during pre-planning, the company may suggest alternatives to roof replacement. An isolated roof repair is the most cost-effective solution instead of a complete replacement in some cases.

Step #2: Prepare the Job Site

After pre-planning, your roofing contractor prepares the site to get to work. Preparations may involve:

·         Setting up a dumpster

·         Bringing in tarps to protect your windows, siding, and lawn

·         Assembling other required equipment, including roof jacks and ladders

Finally, expect the company to bring in any necessary roofing material to complete the job. Depending upon the size of your project, the time it takes to finish preparation may vary.

Step #3: Remove the Old Roof

Before technicians can complete roof replacement, they have to get rid of your old roof. They may need to peel off asphalt shingles, old metal roofing, or other roofing materials. Crews also remove flashing, gutters, and old nails before moving forward with the process.

Placing a new roof on top of old materials will shorten the life of your new roof. Speak with us to learn more about the best way to handle the roof replacement process. 

Step #4: Perform a Roof Deck Inspection

After removing the old roof from your house, the roof replacement team performs an inspection of the roof deck. This step requires carefully inspecting all aspects of the top of your home, looking for signs of weakened wood or rot.

The contractors replace any badly damaged wood along the roof to provide a solid and robust foundation for your new roof. They also look for missing nails and signs of bouncing on your decking. The decking should remain flat and stable.

Your roof replacement contractors take care of re-nailing to handle any issues with the roof deck before installing your new roof to ensure a solid foundation.

Step #5: Prepare the Roof Deck

After ensuring that your roof deck is clean, the next step is to prepare it for new construction. The exact preparation process depends upon the type of roofing material you want to install. For example, you may want a shingle, slate, or metal roof.

Generally, roofing technicians:

Install a Drip Edge 

A drip edge keeps rainwater from getting under the material of your roof, leading to problems with leaks and rot. Therefore, crews install this metal component at an angle along the edges of the roof. 

Place a Water and Ice Shield 

Roofing contractors also take care of placing a roofing underlayment on your property. The underlayment goes over your decking to prevent leaks. This shield surrounds any features that penetrate the surface of your roof, including things like chimneys or vents.

Install Roofing Felt

Finally, team members put down roofing felt if you want a shingle roof. Roofing felt helps prevent shingles from sticking to roofing wood, improving the longevity and quality of the roofing job.

Step #6: Install Your New Roof

Finally, the process of installing your new roof can begin. The process may vary based on the kind of roofing material you selected. For example, if you go with a shingle roof, your roof contractor usually begins at the bottom edge of your roofline.

Technicians work their way up and overlap each layer of shingles to ensure they properly protect your roof from water and the elements. Next, they apply caps along the peak of your roof and any hip rises. Crews work around the valleys and dormers in your roof to give you the best results.

You can reach out to the H&A team to discuss the steps in roof replacement for metal, slate, or clay roofs. While these processes vary, we always provide you with dedicated service so you can feel confident about the outcome of the job.

Step #7: Clean-up and Final Roof Inspection

Finally, an experienced roof replacement crew understands that the job isn’t finished until your property is restored to pristine condition. The final step in roof replacement involves two primary tasks:

Cleaning Up Your Property

Roof repairs and replacement can leave behind a lot of mess. The final step is to remove the debris from your old roof and any of the leftover pieces of the new roofing material. In many cases, roofing contractors bring in large dumpsters to haul away debris and trash. 

Roof Inspection

In addition to handling cleanup, crews take care of inspecting the condition of your finished roof replacement. They work to make sure the roof meets all your expectations and all building requirements from the local area.

Schedule Your Roof Replacement with our Trusted Roofing Contractors 

You can get professional help with roof replacement in Austin, New Orleans, and Georgia by reaching out to our team at H&A Roofing. We provide commercial and residential roofing services for customers throughout our service area.

Contact us online now to get a free estimate for roof replacement or repair.