If storms have put your roof at risk, you need to talk to a skilled professional about your next steps. Removing old roofing materials can be hazardous to your home, from your windows to your landscaping. Bringing in a knowledgeable professional with proper tools, equipment, and training is key to protecting your investment.
Roofing Safety Protocols
A professional roofing company can provide you with assurances of safety. Depending on the style of your home, an extreme pitch may mean that roofers need to wear harnesses, affixed to the ridge of your roof.
The age and condition of your roof may also create risks for the roofing crew. An old roof can be made more hazardous due to the following factors:
- Wet decking, leaving wet and slippery spots on your roof
- Damage around chimneys and plumbing vents
- Old shingles that have lost their gravel and become slippery
Your skilled roofing professional will know the risks and may check them out when writing up your estimate. At this time, they can also let you know how involved the tear-out will be.
Changes in Building Codes
When considering renovations on your home, particularly regarding roofing, it’s crucial to account for changes in building codes over time. Depending on the age of your home, you may find multiple layers of shingles installed, which could have been permissible under previous building regulations. However, these older layers can pose safety risks and complications during removal.
Roofing projects involving the removal of multiple layers of shingles not only extend the duration of the process but also increase safety concerns. The added layers can make the removal process more labor-intensive, potentially exposing workers to elevated risks of slips, falls, and other accidents. Moreover, the accumulation of debris from multiple layers may require special handling to prevent injury and ensure proper disposal.
Consulting with a roofing professional is essential to assess the safety implications of such projects. They can provide insights into the additional safety measures required, as well as an estimation of the extended timeline and potential increased costs associated with ensuring the safe removal and disposal of multiple shingle layers.
Protecting Your Property
A knowledgeable roofing professional can set up protections for your landscaping and property. These protections can include bridging over your flower beds to treating your yard with a magnet roller to reduce nails left in your yard and on your driveway.
Your roofing professional will make you aware of where ladders and scaffolding will need to be set up to safely remove and replace your roof. Inside your home, you may need to block off some doorways to make sure that these roof access points stay secure.
The importance of professional advice and service is crucial during a roof replacement project. If you’re in Rochester, MN or the surrounding area, reach out to our team at Heyn Brothers Roofing for safe roof replacement from our trusted team that stands behind all of our work.
