If your roof is approach end of life, you have two options: replacement or overlay. A replacement is when the roofers remove the existing waterproofing system (shingles and underlayment) down to the wood decking of the roof. Then they resheet or prep existing sheathing, and re-roof with new underlayment and shingles (as well as other …
All that green looking stuff on your roof needs ample moisture. Every roof gets wet — the idea is for rain and snow to shed from the shingles, never reaching the plywood. But if water doesn’t shed enough, or if the only source of moisture isn’t from the weather, then you may find your roof …
is only half of the story. For your attic to ventilate properly and for your roof to not fail early, you also need adequate intake ventilation. The most common form of intake ventilation for houses is installed during the construction. If you step outside and look up by your gutters and the 1 to 2 …
