Replace Plywood And Section Of Roof

Damaged shingles and rotted plywood must be removed before replacing them with new plywood and roofing material.

Replace plywood and section of roof. Find here detailed information about roof replacement costs. Replace the roof decking select plywood or oriented strand board that is the same thickness as the wood you are replacing. Eight foot 1 2 inch thick plywood is standard sheathing material. Additional cost for damaged sheets of plywood assuming the underlying rafters or trusses are not rotted too normally are not significantly damaged unless the plywood is literally fallin gapart generally about 40 70 sheet installed unless you have 3 4 exterior sheathing in which case more like 70 100 sheet installed.

If not climb the roof and measure the opening so you can cut the replacement piece to be a perfect fit. Measure the opening of the section of roof to be shingled cut the plywood to size and nail to roof rafters. After all it keeps water out of the building. Rafters run from the peak of the roof.

Roofs are framed with rafters or trusses which are rafters joined by internal braces so they install as a single component. Locate the rotted roof decking. Stagger the sheathing in a brick pattern for extra strength. The minimum plywood for roofing.

After cleaning the debris and reframing the roof lay down a base sheathing. The roof is arguably the most important component of your house. Although the plywood typically lasts longer than most shingles and roof coverings leaks can cause them to rot. Average cost to have roofing replaced is about 5 250 10 500 replacing a 1 500 sq ft.

If you were able to keep the removed section in one piece measure it. Roof with asphalt shingles on a 2 story roof with chimney. Rotted plywood is identifiable by sinking areas of the roof or visible leaks. Note bad areas for removal.