DIY Home Improvement Tips: How to Tear Off and Prep Your Roof

It's time to inspect your roof now that spring is coming. Has it weathered heavy autumn gales and severe winter storms? Has your second floor and attic experienced any leaks or water damage? If so, then it's time for either repair work or even a brand new roof. Installing one is easy and can be done in very little time. Just follow these prep steps and then the rest is a piece of cake.

First of all examine your roof. Are there any noticeable signs of damage , such as shingles cupping , any loose or missing ones or them losing their outer coating or granules? Wood shingles will also have signs of wear, namely mold and decay. Also watch the flashing. Look for tears or buckling around roof penetrations. Soffits and ridge vents have to be inspected too. They will be either clogged or damaged with either the surrounding flashing or curled or missing shingles.