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Getting a Re-Roof bugbear 08-13-2005
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Posted by bugbear on August 13, 2005, 10:19 am


I am in the process of getting estimates to re-roof our 14 year old
home. We live in the Southeastern US and have asphalt shingles, but
they are severely worn out and starting to crack. My question is
regarding ridge vents. None of the homes in our sub have them. I
imagine that is one reason why the roof has failed prematurely. Can
ridge vents be added when re-roofing, or must the whole thing be torn
off first? Thanks for any advice you can give.


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Posted by on August 13, 2005, 8:54 am


Venting takes a systems approach.
Is there enough vent area at the eaves?
Is the roof sheathing set up for a ridge vent?

I would pay attention to Bozrath's warning about the condition of the
roof deck.
Include in any contract, a unit cost for replacement.
If it were my roof, I'd tear off what's up there now.

Also, look at Building Science Corporation web site.

TB
Charleston SC



Posted by Duane Bozarth on August 13, 2005, 10:23 am


bugbear wrote:
>
....re: no ridge vent...

> imagine that is one reason why the roof has failed prematurely.

Certainly is, particularly in a warm climate...

> ridge vents be added when re-roofing, or must the whole thing be torn
> off first? Thanks for any advice you can give.

I assume you're talkinga about adding the ridge vent but not doing a
complete tearoff...if so, I'd strongly recommend against putting the new
layer of the old, particularly if the existing layer is badly failed--it
will just accelerate the aging of the new ones and the few bucks save
aren't worth it, imo...


Posted by willshak on August 13, 2005, 12:31 pm


On 8/13/2005 10:19 AM US(ET), bugbear took fingers to keys, and typed
the following:

> I am in the process of getting estimates to re-roof our 14 year old
> home. We live in the Southeastern US and have asphalt shingles, but
> they are severely worn out and starting to crack. My question is
> regarding ridge vents. None of the homes in our sub have them. I
> imagine that is one reason why the roof has failed prematurely. Can
> ridge vents be added when re-roofing, or must the whole thing be torn
> off first? Thanks for any advice you can give.


Ridge vents can be added at any time, including roofs that have been
shingled recently or even years ago. You can do it yourself if you are
not afraid of heights, have basic carpentry skills, and have access to
tools like a chalk line, hammer, and circular saw. Here's a how-to:
http://www.easy2.com/cm/easy/diy_ht_index.asp?page_id=35693724

--
Bill


Posted by Travis Jordan on August 13, 2005, 5:39 pm


willshak wrote:
>> Ridge vents can be added at any time, including roofs that have been
> shingled recently or even years ago. You can do it yourself if you are
> not afraid of heights, have basic carpentry skills, and have access to
> tools like a chalk line, hammer, and circular saw. Here's a how-to:
> http://www.easy2.com/cm/easy/diy_ht_index.asp?page_id=35693724

If you are in Florida make sure that the ridge vents that you choose are
on the statewide Product Approval list. Otherwise you risk installing
vents that aren't tested for wind-driven water intrusion.




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