Roofing For Beginners

This article was co authored by david bitan.

Roofing for beginners.

You can find intact tiles that have been in use 5 000 years. In severe climate regions most building codes require applying it 3 to 6 ft. Ask this old house general contractor tom silva reveals the best ways to secure shingles to a roof. Cleaning roof shingles can restore your home s curb appeal.

Despite their history however shingles and tiles are just two among many types of materials. If you re in the market for a new roof you might be overwhelmed by all the unfamiliar roofing terms that are thrown about as you shop around for roofing quotes. Buy it at roofing supply companies or home centers. It also gets rid of mildew and moss which ultimately.

Understanding roofing terminology isn t easy if you don t work in the business so we ve created this handy guide in which we define the most common roofing terms you ll. David bitan is a roofing professional licensed contractor and the owner and founder of bumble roofing based in southern california. Past the exterior wall. Our roofing 101 is a resourceful guide for homeowners seeking information on home roofing basics roofing materials terminology and contractor agreements.

Up from the eave minimum of 2 ft. Cover the rest of the roof with no. With over 12 years of construction industry experience david specializes in restoring repairing and maintaining residential commercial and industrial roofs. Keeping your shingles clean doesn t just make your neighbors happy.

The shingle or tile has been in use for thousands of years in fact. In residential roofing the same basic types of roof have been in sue for hundreds of years are still in use today. 15 asphalt saturated felt underlayment some codes may require no.