I had know idea of all these tricks. I will keep this post in mind next time im in need of a new roof. I feel like my wife and I can diy it. Do you think its simple enough for a couple to research and take on themselves? I have helped re roof a home before but i was a teen.
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Hi there! That's not an easy question. I would say if you have a simple gable roof, without a steep pitch, you can do it yourself if you read up first and you have construction experience. Make sure to look up your local code requirements with your building department, and depending on where you are, you'll need to purchase a permit to do the work. However, if your roof is steep pitch and you have a lot of facets on the roof, don't do it yourself. You could end up with leaks if you don't flash things properly, you could end up falling and hurting yourself if you don't have a rope and harness system. The other hard part about doing it yourself is that you've got to get it all done in a couple days or so (unless there's 0% chance of rain or moisture) or else you've got an exposed roof deck over night and moisture can get in. For an average size family home, most roofing crews can get it torn off and re-installed in one day. And, if you hire a crew you can pass the liability of the roof's functionality onto them (as long as they have labor warranties) instead of you and your family. Again, all of this varies by location.
Thank you for the information.