Black & Decker DIY Roofing: Shingles - Shakes - Tile - Rubber - Metal - PLUS Roof Repair

Replacing the roof on your house is an achievable job that can be very rewarding: all you need is good information and a willingness to invest some sweat equity. BLACK+DECKER DIY Roofing gives you the information you need, from selecting and estimating roof coverings to tear-off, sheathing replacement, underlayment and water shield installation, roofing materials installation, and flashing. While a contractor's hardworking crew can replace an average asphalt shingle roof in a day or two, it will cost several thousand dollars. And your roof covering choices are rather limited. By doing the job yourself, you can pocket the savingsor even upgrade to an entirely new type of roof, like cedar shakes, standing seam metal, or fiber cement. With detailed step-by-step photos, you will see all of the most popular roof types installed the correct way, including: • Asphalt shingles (three-tab and architectural) • EPDM rubber membrane • Metal • Cedar shakes • Clay and concrete tile • Roll roofing • Faux slate This guide also shows you how to install other elements of your roof system, including gutters, fascia, soffits, and vents. A handy repair section helps ensure that your work keeps your home well protected for as long as possible. Plus, a special section on working safely features all the tools and practices you'll need to stay secure working at heights. Replacing the roof on your house is an achievable job that can be very rewarding: all you need is good information and a willingness to invest some sweat equity. BLACK+DECKER DIY Roofing gives you the information you need, from selecting and estimating roof coverings to tear-off, sheathing replacement, underlayment and water shield installation, roofing materials installation, and flashing. While a contractor's hardworking crew can replace an average asphalt shingle roof in a day or two, it will cost several thousand dollars. And your roof covering choices are rather limited. By doing the job yourself, you can pocket the savings or even upgrade to an entirely new type of roof, like cedar shakes, standing seam metal, or fiber cement. With detailed step-by-step photos, you will see all of the most popular roof types installed the correct way, including: Asphalt shingles (three-tab and architectural) EPDM rubber membrane MetalCedar shakes Clay and concrete tile Roll roofing Faux slate. This guide also shows you how to install other elements of your roof system, including gutters, fascia, soffits, and vents. A handy repair section helps ensure that your work keeps your home well protected for as long as possible. Plus, a special section on working safely features all the tools and practices you'll need to stay secure working at heights Cover......Page 1 Title......Page 3 Copyright......Page 4 Contents......Page 5 Introduction......Page 9 ROOFING......Page 11 Evaluating Your Needs......Page 12 Choosing Roofing......Page 14 Estimating Roofing......Page 28 Working Safely......Page 30 Roof Systems......Page 36 Tools & Materials......Page 38 Completing the Tear Off......Page 40 Replacing Sheathing......Page 42 Underlayment......Page 44 Drip Edge......Page 46 Asphalt Shingles......Page 48 Ridge Vents......Page 56 Cedar Shakes......Page 58 Roll Roofing......Page 64 EPDM Rubber Roofing......Page 70 Raised Seam Metal Roofing......Page 74 Faux Slate......Page 80 Tile Roofing......Page 86 Inspecting & Repairing a Roof......Page 92 FLASHING, SOFFITS, FASCIA, GUTTERS & VENTS......Page 99 Flashing......Page 100 Soffits & Vents......Page 102 Aluminum Soffits......Page 104 Aluminum Fascia......Page 108 Wood Soffits......Page 110 Repairing Wood Fascia & Soffits......Page 112 Gutters......Page 114 Photo Credits......Page 128 I......Page 129 W......Page 130 Replacing the roof on your house is an achievable job for a DIYer, though hiring a roof contractor has advantages-- mainly speed. If you are comfortable working at heights and don't mind physically challenging work, this guide will help you consider the many options that await you overhead. -- adapted from back cover