Can you replace just part of a roof?

If the damage is limited to one side of the roof, a partial re-roofing is also an option. Replacing only one side of your roof will certainly be cheaper overall when compared to replacing the entire roof. While partial re-roofing may be cheaper in the short term, you will be paying more per square foot of repair.

Are new roofs warrantied?

The majority of roof warranties come from the manufacturer of your shingles. With the common asphalt shingle, you can expect a 25-30 year warranty (though there are some options for 50 year and “lifetime” coverage). Typically, a basic manufacturer’s warranty will cover roofing materials.

What is the difference between re roof and new roof?

Reroofing: The process of recovering or replacing an existing roof covering. Roof Replacement: The process of removing the existing roof covering, repairing any damaged substrate and installing a new roof covering.

Why are the rafters cut back on a new roof?

The original rafters are extended—but original roof deck sheathing cut back to be flush with the original wall sheathing. This allows the new roof membrane installed on the original roof deck to run down and catch the wall water control and air control layer.

How are shingles installed on a new roof?

New shingles were installed over a fully adhered membrane applied directly to the original roof decking. Then the first winter came ( Photograph 4 ). Ouch. What to do?

What was the original roof construction before over roofing?

It was time to over-roof and do what I planned originally before I ran out of money and time and thought I could get away with doing only half the job. What was the original roof construction? It was a completely uninsulated and unvented roof. The attic had windows at the gable ends but the attic was unfinished.

What do you need to know about over roofing?

The 6 inches of rigid insulation added to the top of the existing roof deck needed to be done in a manner that was “invisible”. The trim, the frieze boards, the fascia and the overhangs all had to look like they “belonged”. They had to look “original”. Don’t believe me? Ask an architect. Trust me on this. I didn’t get it at first. I get it now.