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How Long to Install a New Roof
Roof Construction and New Roofing Installation
Should be able to be Completed in Less than a Week in Most Cases
By Mark J. Donovan
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Your home’s roof is one of the most vital components of your home. The roof
protects the home and its occupants from rain, snow, ice and wind. It also
plays a major role in providing structural integrity to the home. The roof
ties together all of the exterior walls. Consequently when building a roof
it is important that it is built properly and is structurally sound. Part of
the equation in determining the type of roof, the roof pitch, and the size
and location of roof trusses and/or roof rafters and joists is the local
climate. Northern areas where there is large annual snow falls require
heavier duty roof construction.
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The actual time required to install a new roof is dependent upon two major
factors, carpenter skills and weather conditions. In addition, roofing materials
need to be on the job site for roof construction to occur. This may sound like
an obvious thing, however many times construction materials don’t show up on the
job site when planned or expected, thus dragging out or delaying the roof
construction. In general, for a standard colonial or ranch home, with no hips or
valleys, a roof can be framed out and sheathed in just a few days.
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If it’s a hip roof, or a roof that has multiple ridge lines and/or valleys,
and/or dormers, the roof construction could take a week or more. In regards to
installing a new roof as it relates to shingling it, skilled roofing contractors
can shingle an entire home, such as a colonial or ranch style home, in a couple
of days. If old shingles need to be removed first, then an additional day may be
required. In addition, if after removing the old shingles roof sheathing or
rafter damage is observed then one or two additional days may be required to
install the new roof. |
Never put off installing a new roof if you observe cupping, fishmouthing, or
cracking roof shingles. These are all clear signs that it’s time to install a
new roof. Delaying the installation of a new roof with these types of conditions
is a recipe for major water damage to the interior of your home. It can also
mean the slow decay and rot of roof framing members.
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