Roofing Process

1. Tear- Off Phase

This phase includes demolition from the roof system to the deck sheathing. This process usually takes anywhere from 1-3 days, depending on the roof size, weather & inspections. Any rotted plywood, fascia, 1x2 gets changed during this time.

Two men in work clothes removing shingles from a roof. A pickup truck and green car are in the background.

Yellow tape measure on a wooden surface, measuring a rusty metal bar.

2. Dry-In Phase

This phase must be done right after the tear off phase has been completed. The dry in phase helps protect roof sheathing as it's water barrier. During this process you have the drip edge, valleys, & flashing installed for inspections.

A dark, flat roof with metal fasteners in neat rows, near a gutter.

Tile 1st barrier

Roof with Polyglass underlayment being installed, with workers in the background.

Tile 2nd barrier

Roof partially covered with plywood, with black felt paper, and flashing being installed.

Shingle

A house with a roof covered in red-labeled underlayment; a ladder leans against the roof.

Metal

3. In Progress Phase

This phase requires up to a square of roofing material to be installed such as tile, metal, or shingle. Usually by now you must have all valleys, drip edge, & flashings installed.

Shingle

Metal

Tile

Ridge Vent

Metal roof with gutter guard installation.

Chimney Caps

Beige stucco chimney on a shingled roof; brown chimney cap and flashing.

Chimney Flashing

Roofer installing flashing around a brick chimney on a sloping roof.

Roof To Wall Connection

A roof to wall connection is needed when the Property appraiser lists the home's improvement value at $300K or more and if the house was built before 1990. A building department will require to have your straps up to code with up to 3 nails per strap and in Wellington 4 nails per strap. Doing this does give you an insurance discount but can add on cost by a lot.