Cedar roofing is very beautiful and durable. A properly installed and maintained cedar roof can last for as long as twenty five years. Doing cedar roof repair on a regular basis is important for maintaining your roof and preventing damage. One problem cedar roofs can develop is the build up of moss. Roof moss can eat away your cedar shingles and can cause damage, leaks and reduce the life of your roof. Another repair you may need to do is to replace damaged or curled cedar shakes. Taking the time to inspect your roof and doing cedar roof repair can extend the life of your roof and save you thousands of dollars in roof repair costs.
You can hire a roofing firm to remove the moss and replace cedar shakes on your roof or you can do the job yourself for less than one hundred dollars and a few hours of your time. Here are step-by-step instructions if you decide to do your own cedar roof repair.
Step 1 Gather The Necessary Tools and Supplies
The first thing you should do if you are going to do your own cedar roof repair is gather up the necessary tools and supplies for the job. You will need tools for removing moss, roofing nails, a pry bar, hammer, wood block, caulk, copper or zinc stripping, fungicide and preservative, and a sprayer.
Step 2 Inspect Your Roof For Moss
Check to see if there is moss growing on your cedar roof. Remove the moss with a trowel or other tool. If your roof does not have treated shingles, nail a zinc or copper strip at the ridge cap. This will help to control the buildup of moss on your roof.
Step 3 Replace Damaged Cedar Shakes
Pull up the damaged or curled cedar shake and the two that are directly above it. Remove the nails and pull out the damaged cedar shake. Next slide a new shake in. To nail the new cedar shake down do not hammer directly onto the shake. This will split the wood. Instead use a wooden block to drive the nail through to the shingle to nail it down. Next seal any openings with caulk.
Step 4 Have The Roof Sprayed
The final step in cedar roofing repair is to spray your roof with a fungicide and preservative. This well help maintain your roof and save you a lot of future repairs. You can either do this yourself with a hand sprayer or hire a roofing contractor to do this for you.
Cedar roof repair on a regular basis will really help to extend the life of your roof and prevent damage and leaks from occurring. If you decide to do your own roof repair just follow these step-by-step instructions to keep your cedar roof in good repair.
Thu, Mar 26, 2009
Roofing