Roof Installation Essex, VT

All roofs get damaged eventually. It’s just the nature of how they operate. They’re put against the elements at all times and while they do a great job of keeping those elements out of your home, eventually they succumb to the constant wear and tear and will need repairs. However, the older your roof gets, the more extensive those repairs may become. It finally gets to a point where you can’t just patch and fill holes anymore. You need to consider replacing your roof entirely. Roof installations are a time-consuming and extensive process that requires the knowledge and equipment of a professional to get done. That’s why instead of hiring just anyone for a roof installation Essex VT, you need to hire Champlain Roofing to get the job done.

What goes into installing a new roof? First, there’s an inspection that needs to be performed on your roof. This is a thorough examination of everything that could be wrong with it. Not only is the inspection looking out for holes and cracks that may cause leaks, but it’s also looking at the insulation in your attic and the quality of the support beams holding it up to ensure that they’re functioning properly. Some factors can be affected by water damage that if they go untreated can lead to mold and serious structural issues in your home, which puts more stress on your wallet.

Once it’s determined that you need a new roof, that’s when the installation process begins. First, after putting down tarps and other hazard-preventing things around your property to keep it from getting damaged, the roof is lifted off of your home. Since your roof is beyond repair at this point, anything that is taken off of your roof is thrown away so the new roof can be installed. This means everything including the rotted sheathing has to be taken off.

Then the installation of various layers begins. The first layer is the underlayer. This layer is not only a foundation for what comes next but is essentially the last line of defense against water damage to your roof. If you lose a shingle and it starts raining out, this layer will help prevent water from seeping in through your ceiling. Next, is the installation of the starter strip. While this also provides a layer of protection from the elements, this also serves as the base to install shingles.

Before you move on to the next layer, holes need to be cut around any pipes or vents and then those areas need to be sealed at the base of those things. You can’t cover up pipes or vents as they’re essential to your home’s operation, so cutting around these and then going around the base to make sure everything has been properly sealed ensures that your roof does its job while your pipes and vents are still able to do theirs.

Finally, one last inspection is performed on the roof. This is to make sure that everything has been properly installed and sealed so your roof doesn’t run into further issues once it’s installed.