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Roofing 101
Roofing 101
Roofing 101
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Roofing 101

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Installing a roof is one of the most critical aspects of building a home. Most homeowners want a roof that looks good, is long lasting and requires little maintenance, and falls within their budget. Roofs that are not installed professionally may provide inadequate insulation for the home or poor protection from the elements. Without adequate maintenance a roof may require frequent repairs, and a shorter life span means replacing the roof every 10 to 15 years.

Professional installation of the right style of roof using suitable materials can yield substantial savings for the homeowner in repair and maintenance costs, create a lower environmental impact and reduce the demand on energy and natural resources.

This eBook provides readers with comprehensive information to help new homeowners choose a roof. It gives details about the most commonly used roof styles and materials, their benefits and disadvantages, and various methods of installation. It highlights the type of damage that roofs typically sustain and provides advice to help homeowners decide whether they should repair or replace a damaged roof.

LanguageEnglish
Release dateMar 13, 2012
ISBN9781476317366
Roofing 101
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Tracey Sandilands

Tracey Sandilands holds a Bachelor's degree in Communications and English. After a successful career as the Editor of an international real estate news portal, she is an authority on all aspects of home ownership. Tracey regularly writes for Roofing101.net, a website that aims to bring readers useful information on residential roofing.

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    Roofing 101 - Tracey Sandilands

    Residential Roofing 101

    Installation, Replacement

    and Repair

    by

    Tracey Sandilands

    Smashwords Edition

    Copyright 2012 Tracey Sandilands

    www.tsandilands.com; www.roofing101.net

    Smashwords Edition, License Notes

    This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This ebook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each recipient. If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return to Smashwords.com and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

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    Introduction

    Choosing a New Roof

    Types of Roofing

    Asphalt or Composite Shingle

    Metal Roofs

    Wood Shakes

    Take-aways

    Roofing Styles

    Gables and Hips

    A-Frame

    Flat Roofs

    Take-aways

    Choosing a Contractor

    Research

    Legal Requirements

    Insurance

    Referrals

    The Contract

    Take-aways

    Installing a New Roof

    Framework

    Cladding the Roof

    Take-aways

    Roof Maintenance

    Cleaning

    Inspections

    Maintenance Programs

    Take-aways

    Roof Damage

    Water Damage

    Weather Damage and Fatigue

    Take-aways

    Roof Repairs

    Repairing Shingle Roofs

    Repairing Flat and Shake Roofs

    Repairing Metal Roofs

    Take-aways

    Replacing a Roof

    Tear-Off Method

    Lay-Over Method

    Take-aways

    Conclusion

    End Notes

    Introduction

    Installing a roof is one of the

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