What does a roof tear off consist of?

What does a roof tear off consist of?

The Roof Tear Off Most roofers like to start from a clean slate and that means tearing off all of the old materials. This includes tearing off the shingles, underlayment, felt, any old flashing, old rakes and eaves and anything else that needs to come out to make way for your new materials.Feb 13, 2015

How do you demo a roof?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaE4567riF4

How do you use a tear off shovel?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c75tZzRkD9I

How do you tear a roof off?

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. Starting on the end furthest away from the dump trailer, they'll start using the forks to tear-off your old roof by sections.May 8, 2020

How long does a roof tear off take?

In general, the roof of an average residence (3,000 square feet or less) can be replaced in a day. In extreme cases, it could take three to five days. Depending on the weather, complexity, and accessibility of your home it could even take up to three weeks.Apr 10, 2020