Replace Wood On Roof

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Replace wood on roof.

Many homes have an asphalt shingle roof but some have wood metal tile and slate which can be more expensive. If not climb the roof and measure the opening so you can cut the replacement piece to be a perfect fit. Subscribe and share please. The cost can be more for larger homes homes with complex roof designs or when installing more expensive materials.

Replace the roof decking select plywood or oriented strand board that is the same thickness as the wood you are replacing. Another item of interests to a homeowner when replacing a wood shake roof with an asphalt shingle is the thickness of these two differing products. Welcome to my rv renovation series in my last step i removed the rest of the damaged wood now it s time to replace the roof plywood and any other damaged wood in the roof area. A wood shake may be thicker than one inch while a heavy weight asphalt shingle may be 1 4 thick and a lightweight asphalt shingle may only be 1 8 thick.

The roof is arguably the most important component of your house. And while nobody likes having to pay to replace a roof the critical and aesthetic function it serves should help ease the pain of spending 8 000 to 20 000 on the work. If not replace bad wood with new plywood sheathing or 1 x 6 sheathing boards whichever is applicable to your type of roof. After all it keeps water out of the building.

Make minor repairs on the roof if it is in good condition. If you were able to keep the removed section in one piece measure it. See this information about wood shingle maintenance. 3 do i have to replace damaged decking.

The cost to replace the roof on most homes is 4 000 to 10 000 and most spend about 8 000. If a cedar roof is well maintained it can last as long as 50 years before it needs to be completely replaced. Trying to apply shingles on rotten wood can cause the roof to shift which can in turn lead to more leaks. If you are getting a new roof while you may not necessarily need to have the plywood decking replaced you should have it carefully inspected by a qualified roofing contractor.