Tear Offs
The tear-off process is crucial to a quality roof replacement. When you invest in a new roof, the old roof will need to be torn off and cleared of debris. We go section by section removing old roofing materials and tearing off old shingles. Removing old material and sharp nails from the roof’s decking is crucial for your new roof to perform throughout the seasons without issue.
What does a proper tear off look like?
1. Removing Shingles
To tear off an old roof, a roofing contractor uses a tool called a “tear-off” fork. They use these forks because they easily slide under the shingles and lift them right up. The old shingles are removed starting from the farthest side to maintain a safe walking surface for your contractor.
2. Old Nails
After the shingles are removed, something has to be done with your roof’s old nails. If it’s an exposed ceiling or overhang, your contractor will pull the nails out. If it’s plywood, they’ll knock the nails down to ensure they’re hammered down straight and flush into the decking. This ensures none of the old nail heads are sticking up and they’re out of the way for your new roof to be installed.
3. Remove Debris
Starting on the end furthest away from the dump trailer, they’ll start using the forks to tear-off your old roof by sections. While one crew is going from section to section tearing off, another crew is making sure the torn off materials end up in the dump trailer or the tarped landing zone in your yard.
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