There’s a thousand dollar (or two) difference between flat and pitched roofs. In this economy, the difference is quite significant. However, the cheaper option isn’t always the better choice. Flat roofs are more expensive and much harder to maintain.
If not installed by a roof repair Sacramento professional, they also present a higher risk for leaks and drainage problems. Arresting these issues can be done by modifying your current roof pitch. Simply raising the slope allows your roof to shed water more efficiently, thanks to gravity.
All roof slope modification jobs will involve some work with the outer covering and framework. Listed below is a general procedure that roofers follow:
- Removal of the exterior covering. This step comes first so your roofer can access the deck.
Because the roof deck is found beneath or under the shingles, tiles, or shakes in a pitched roof, these will first have to be removed.
In a flat roof, the protective membrane as well as thermal and water barriers are the ones to remove first.
- Repair and alteration of the deck. The deck is your roofing system’s foundation.
In order to switch from shallow to steep, new trusses have to be set up. Expect the changes to be dramatic at this phase of the project.
To convert from flat to low-rise, trusses may not be necessary. In their lieu, your roofer can just install insulated and tapered foam panels.
- Re-covering of the roofing system. Once the changes in the deck are finished, your roofer can now return the exterior covering and congratulate you for a new pitch.
Some take the initiative of scheduling a roof leak test to make sure that everything is in place.
Note: Even though changing roof pitches sounds very easy, it’s actually very tricky business that requires adequate planning and precise execution. In fact, Sacramento roofing contractor even consider the job a major form of repair because of the extensive changes involved.
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