I want to put up shingles for an overlook consisting of about 300-500 sq ft. Please help!!!?

Question

The singles on my family's overlook haven't been replaced since the house was built in the 1970s, it's about time I figure to replace them. Apart from a ladder, what tools do I need to take off the old shingles since they are starting to look warped and out of shape. How much will this cost me for all materials assuming I do all the labor of putting them up???

Answer 1

Shingles are figured by the 'square'. Or 100 sq ft. 3 bundles per square. So you've got approx. 500 sq ft, that's 5 squares or 15 bundles. You also want to get extra shingles for coping, or the ridge cap. (unless there is a ridge vent in place already.)Most roofers also put on what they call a starter strip, which is basicly a first row of shingles on the low edge of the roof with the tabs facing towards the peak, so 180 degrees of how you would normally install them. The purpose is so that the first row of shingles water lines or the grooves will have something under them so no exposed felt paper is showing. Make sure when you install the first row over the starter strip that you off-set the butt joints of each row. Shingle prices can vary depending on what you choose. A standard 20 year shingle will start at around $10 per bundle and go up from there. You might find some cheaper, this is just an average. The better the grade of shingle, the more it costs. There are specific tools that look like a shovel with teeth that are used for tearing off the old shingles. You can use a flat bar, takes longer, but it's cheaper. You'll need roll roofing for the valleys, if any. A decent hammer, maybe a nail apron, stapler and staples for the felt paper, a utility knife with hook type blades and regular blades. And I would suggest getting an piece of an old sofa cushion foam. Use it to kneel on. Helps you stay on the roof and it doesn't damage the new shingles either. Oh yeah, and you'll need a strong back! You may need new roof vents, pipe boots, flashing, roof tar (roof tar in a caulk tube is easiest to use, and not as messy as in a can). I wish you luck and good weather!

Answer 2

normally you don't just do the overhangs themselves because everything starts from there but anyways your gonna need a pry-bar to pry off the drip edge which is what the starter shingles sit on and the shingle you see (first row) need some new drip edge, roofing nails, and a hook knife (like a straight blade) if you live where its cold your gonna wanna get some ice shield (roll of rubber) and felt paper.

tear off at least the first 5 layers, to tie into later. you never wanna just do the first 2-3 layers. nail your drip edge down kinda bend it allittle to get a better fit. lay down ice shield and if not that then felt paper always under lap it for the rain. ( work backwards)
the drip edge helps alot with the rain also that's how it got its name. lay your starter shingles at the very bottom of overhang have the tabs facing upwards. only 1 row is needed then lay your shingles down. i hope you know how to lay your shingles or your gonna screw it up think of a pyramid when doing it. to a roofer is kinda like an art of sorts. stay square or you'll realize it at the end Good luck

Answer 3

The best thing I have seen for removing the old shingles is a floor scraper with a long handle and a pick up truck or dump truck at the edge to "sweep" everything into....makes clean up much easier. A wonder bar works great for removing stubborn nails. For putting down the new shingles it's definitely worth renting a nail gun if you don't already have one. Check out http://www.roofhelp.com/measuring.htm to determine for sure the number of squares you will need. 1 square=100 SQFT.
There are several varieties of shingles which would affect cost. It would be worth a trip to the local hardware store to check out varities and additional supplies...don't forget the felt paper! Good luck!

Answer 4

That feels like the dimensions of a studio apt. My apt. is is a one million mattress/one million bathtub and it is approximately seven-hundred a few strange rectangular ft and it is ultimate for one individual. 500 possibly a little bit small for 2 folks...nevertheless it does not harm to move take a appear at it and come to a decision for your self.