{"id":5481,"date":"2023-10-30T16:26:12","date_gmt":"2023-10-30T20:26:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.augustineroofing.com\/?p=5481"},"modified":"2024-02-23T13:23:15","modified_gmt":"2024-02-23T18:23:15","slug":"how-to-prepare-your-home-for-a-roof-replacement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.augustineroofing.com\/2023\/10\/30\/how-to-prepare-your-home-for-a-roof-replacement\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Prepare Your Home for a Roof Replacement"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5482 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.augustineroofing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/unnamed-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"512\" height=\"288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.augustineroofing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/unnamed-1.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.augustineroofing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/unnamed-1-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No home can keep a family comfortable for long without reliable roofing. Therefore, when you need <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.augustineroofing.com\/services\/roof-installation-repair\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">residential roof installation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, take the time necessary to prepare your property. Iron out service details with your contractor, make arrangements for anyone else in your home, and move all motor vehicles out of harm\u2019s way. Crucially, hire new roof installation professionals you can trust for excellent results.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Home- and business owners throughout Fairfax, VA, turn to Augustine Roofing for high-quality roofing installations, repairs, and more. Our team possesses decades of experience and offers cutting-edge products to protect customers\u2019 homes. We even offer <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.augustineroofing.com\/property-management\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">property management for roofing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to ensure your residential or commercial building stays safe and dry from year to year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Call (703) 281-7663 or visit our website to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.augustineroofing.com\/contact-us\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">learn more about our roofing services and products<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below, we outline how to prepare your home for a roofing replacement:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coordinating with Your Contractor<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.augustineroofing.com\/2023\/02\/20\/how-to-identify-a-good-roofing-company\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">crucial criteria for choosing a roofing contractor<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is how well you and they can communicate. Roof replacement involves significant resources and labor, while its execution can limit your access to your home. So, you and your contractor should hash out all details before work begins so the budget and timeline are decided in advance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While surprises and delays can occur, your contractor should provide a project timetable with reasonable certainty. A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.augustineroofing.com\/2023\/01\/01\/repairing-vs-replacing-your-roof\/#:~:text=Roof%20Replacement%20Process\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">roofing replacement involves the following steps<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remove old and damaged shingles<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repair sheathing and underlying structural elements<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Install ice dam protection (when necessary)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For shingle roof installation, lay asphalt paper over sheathing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add metal drip edging<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add a new valley flashing (or tab shingles)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Install the ridge vent<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preparing Your Home\u2019s Interior<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although your contractors will place tarps over the parts of your roof under repair, those spots will offer less protection during the replacement process. Moreover, the work will create significant noise and vibrations. Therefore, take steps to protect your home interior and its contents.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, clear out attic spaces of any belongings. Since these spaces are directly adjacent to the work occurring, any items therein are the most vulnerable in your home. If those items are large or bulky, you can cover them with tarps or sheets. Then, remove wall decorations and hangings in your home to prevent vibrations from causing an accidental fall.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have any vases or other fragile objects on shelves, pack them away for the course of the project. Finally, prepare your home\u2019s other occupants. You may want to send kids and pets to a relative\u2019s home for the duration, as they may find the noise and disruption upsetting.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preparing Your Home\u2019s Exterior<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5483 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.augustineroofing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/unnamed-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"512\" height=\"288\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.augustineroofing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/unnamed-1-1.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.augustineroofing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/unnamed-1-1-300x169.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 512px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 512\/288;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5483 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.augustineroofing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/unnamed-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"512\" height=\"288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.augustineroofing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/unnamed-1-1.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.augustineroofing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/unnamed-1-1-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While preparing its interior, remember to give some attention to your home\u2019s exterior as well. For instance, move your vehicles into a garage or park on the street, then clear your driveway of all other impediments. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iko.com\/blog\/how-to-prepare-for-a-roof-replacement\/#:~:text=Clear%20your%20vehicles%20from%20the%20driveway%20and%20garage\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Roofers need space to deliver materials and place a dumpster for disposal<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, depending on the extent of the project. Ask your contractor specifically about such requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next, clear your roof of all unnecessary items, including antennas, holiday decorations, or wayward trash caught there. Also, mark off pieces of delicate landscaping so that crews know where to avoid placing equipment\u2014they will need a clear spot to access the roof. Finally, cut your grass before they arrive, as you may not have a chance to do so again for several days (and short grass helps with site clean-up).<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Roof Installation and Repair Available in Fairfax, VA<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To protect your home and everything inside it, seek <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.augustineroofing.com\/services\/roof-installation-repair\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">professional roof installation services<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from the region\u2019s go-to provider, Augustine Roofing. Our team works throughout Fairfax, VA, delivering high-quality results and products to home- and business owners who need reliable results. To learn more about our options warranties, call (703) 281-7663 or visit our website.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; No home can keep a family comfortable for long without reliable roofing. Therefore, when you need residential roof installation, take the time necessary to prepare your property. Iron out service details with your contractor, make arrangements for anyone else in your home, and move all motor vehicles out of harm\u2019s way. 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