Roof Removal is not an Easy Task

Roof Removal is not an Easy Task

You read it right. Removing roof is not an easy task. The truth is it is one of the most challenging and dangerous jobs when you do it yourself. However, if you are knowledgeable and you are dedicated enough, you can be able to accomplish roof renovation. In this article, you can have an idea on basic guides in roof removing, but we are not saying that you are required to perform this kind of work.

What are the tools needed?

Shingles to be replaced

Shovel

Safety hat and gloves

Safety Jackets

Rubber soled shoes

Safety Harness

Ladder

When do you know when you need roof removal?

Usually, it takes 15-20 years to replace a roof. If your roof shingles are heavily damaged or have cracks, maybe you did not clean it for a long time. By this time you should also consider roof removal and replacement.

Be ready and make sure you have a lot and enough time to do this because apparently, it takes a lot of time. Once you are decided, you must hire a dump truck wherein all the roofs removed will be placed there, and they will specialize a cleaning and removal of pieces of shingles. Before climbing up, make sure you wear safety equipment stated above. Make sure that the tools are working properly and have a partner to cooperate with you.

To remove a roof, you need the shovel to slide under the shingles and pull up the shingle along the nails. Do it one row at a time and throw the removed shingles in the dumpster. After removing the roof, clean the remaining pieces of shingles scattered around the house. You need to wear gloves in doing this because it is sharp and pointed. Do have a maintenance to check it regularly whether it has a leak or any damages,

After doing this, it’s time to replace your roof, and if you consider using tile roof, you can ask for help with the experts to install it correctly. What it is all done, you should treat your new roof properly and with care.