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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.
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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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