August 15th, 2005
Adventures in Roofing
Be sure to read “Slim Chances” in the Remodel Stories section for a good laugh.
1. This is what our old roof looked like—cedar shingles that looked to be original to the house. We’re talking seventy years old! In this picture, you can see the top is torn off the roof. Brian and a friend installed a ridge beam to support the weight of the dormer and addition.
2. After tearing off the roof shingles, we laid down furring strips. The roof sheeting goes on over these, and then the asphalt shingles. Vents along the bottom, and a ridge vent at the peak of the roof, will allow air to flow—a great natural coolant.
3. What do you feel like after tearing off cedar shingles filled with decades of dirt, leaves, and Mount St. Helens ash? Ask Jake and Brian.
4. It’s July 2005, and all the old roofing is torn off, new sheeting is on, and we’re starting to tar paper.
5. By early August 2005, our new shingles are on, and a skylight is cut into the new master bedroom.
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1. This is what our old roof looked like—cedar shingles that looked to be original to the house. We’re talking seventy years old! In this picture, you can see the top is torn off the roof. Brian and a friend installed a ridge beam to support the weight of the dormer and addition.
2. After tearing off the roof shingles, we laid down furring strips. The roof sheeting goes on over these, and then the asphalt shingles. Vents along the bottom, and a ridge vent at the peak of the roof, will allow air to flow—a great natural coolant.
3. What do you feel like after tearing off cedar shingles filled with decades of dirt, leaves, and Mount St. Helens ash? Ask Jake and Brian.
4. It’s July 2005, and all the old roofing is torn off, new sheeting is on, and we’re starting to tar paper.
5. By early August 2005, our new shingles are on, and a skylight is cut into the new master bedroom.
Filed Under: Remodel Projects |
