Do the flashings, gutters, and roof jacks need to be replaced?
On a built up roof, vent flashings, metal edging, drain outlets and metal counter flashing shall be removed and cleaned. Rusted or damaged metal shall be replaced. The metal shall be painted with primer prior to installation. On a shingle or shake roof, rusted or damaged flashings, vent caps and metal edgings shall be replaced with new materials as necessary. What about restoring the shakes instead of replacing them? The restoring of shakes consists of power washing the roof to remove loose dirt and fungus from the roof and then applying oxalic acid to enhance the wood color. Shakes that are deteriorated or broken shall be replaced, and then wood preservative and fire retardant chemicals are applied. Most companies guarantee the work for five years and offer a longer maintenance contract for an additional cost which extends the guarantee period on a pro rated basis. Can shingles replace tar and gravel on a roof that is flat or with a slight slope? The building code states that asphalt
On a built up roof, vent flashings, metal edgings, drain outlets, metal counterflashing shall be removed and cleaned. Rusted metal shall be replaced. The metal shall be painted with primer prior to installation. On a shingle or shake roof, rusted or damaged flashing, vent caps and metal edgings shall be replaced with new materials as necessary.
