Cool Ply

 
Be Aware of Wires ~ When you are installing radiant barrier plywood after removing old wooden cedar shingles, remove only every other 1x4. If ALL are removed there could be trouble with the wiring in the house.  

Realign the 1x4’s ~ When you are installing plywood after removing old wooden cedar shingles, be sure to pull up the 1x4’s as you’re laying the decking to make a ledge for each sheet (all plywood must also be laid with the grain).

 
 
  Rafter Straightening
 
Inspections ~ A house could not pass inspection when trying to sell if the roof decking was not installed properly.  

Remove Plywood ~ Roofs sometimes look like they have huge dips or waves in them because of the rafters being un-centered, foundation problems or poor workmanship at the time of original construction. The new roof will look the same unless you address the issue by reframing the rafters.

 
 
 

Fascia Boards

 
New 1x2’s ~ Always include drip edge in the ordering of a new roof. On the upper edge of the fascia board next to the shingles there should be a 1x2 strip of wood also. These two items when installed properly help protect the fascia board.  

 
 
 

 

 

 
 

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