The top coat is a layer of igneous rock granules wrapped in a ceramic pigment coating that protects the asphalt from uv rays.
Old roofing shingles soaked.
For the sake of aesthetic i left about 2 inches of the untouched stairs on each side of the tile.
If the roofer scrapes the blister down and nails around the opening if the existing roof is gravel or of similar material.
Not only that but it is also more cost effective than dumping.
Up from the valley center and cut through the shingles and underlayment.
Throughout this guide we ll discuss both.
Why not make diy stair grips using some of your old roofing shingles.
Some roofers install a layer of waterproof shingle underlayment wsu over the existing shingles at the eave end as would be done for a roof laid on bare sheathing.
When you hear the term asphalt shingles many times we are talking about standard 3 tab roofing shingles.
To do this simply cut the tile to the size of the step using a utility knife.
Let s start with some of the most common roof shingle styles.
If the roof is water soaked or badly deteriorated if blisters exist in any of the old roofing material.
In new construction it is best to let the roof sheathing acclimate to local conditions before installing the roofing although this is not always practical.
The easiest way to tie in the new shingles with the old is with a cut valley see four ways to shingle a valley.
3 tab roof shingles are one of the most commonly used shingle styles in north america.
If the underlayment is old and deteriorated it won t protect your roof deck from water that gets past the shingles.
After the addition roof is framed and sheathed snap a line on the existing roof shingles 2 in.
If the felt paper is rained on it s best to let it dry out before installing shingles.
Browse owens corning roofing shingles by color shingle lines price features wind resistance and or warranty to find the right roof for your home.
Consider recycling your old shingles.
Next place the rough side up and nail or glue the shingle centered onto the wood.
This has one exception.
Nearly all shingles start as a fiberglass mat soaked with water resistant asphalt.
This provides added protection against ice dams.
In some cases recycling is in high demand for old roofing material.
The roofing cement will resist possible leaks overnight.
Many roofing contractors will agree that recycling is the way to go.