{"id":210,"date":"2019-09-15T20:38:08","date_gmt":"2019-09-15T20:38:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/superiorstonemadera.com\/blog\/?p=210"},"modified":"2019-09-15T20:38:10","modified_gmt":"2019-09-15T20:38:10","slug":"roof-construction-basics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/superiorstonemadera.com\/blog\/roof-construction-basics\/","title":{"rendered":"Roof Construction Basics"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Roofs are one of the most expensive repair costs a homeowner can\nexperience.  The average\ncost of a new roof<\/a> can run anywhere from $5,000 to $10,000. As you\nmight guess, most homeowners don\u2019t have this sort of money set aside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before making such a big purchase, it\u2019s wise to know the basics of roof\nconstruction so you can make an informed decision on which roofing company you\nshould hire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tampa roofing companies come in all sizes and levels of proficiency, so\nit\u2019s good to be informed. Let\u2019s take a look at the basics of constructing a\nbasic gable roof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choosing Your Design<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before any building work actually begins, you need to choose the right\ndesign for your roof. All roofing services in Florida<\/a> will\ntypically caution you regarding the weather. Different parts of the state are\nmore exposed to the elements than others, so a roof in Northern Florida will\nnever be the same as a roof down by the Florida Keys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you\u2019ve decided on a design that fits in with your budget, it\u2019s time\nto start the process of constructing the roof itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Framing the Roof<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first step in building a roof is the frame. You should see this as\nthe basic skeleton of the roof. When a roofing company builds a roof from\nscratch they\u2019ll typically use premade trusses to put the frame in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what\nare trusses<\/a> and what do they look like?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trusses are prefabricated and come in a triangulated form. They\u2019re made\nfrom wood and your contractors will fit these trusses into place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll already start to see the shape of the roof forming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sheathing and Underlaying the Roof<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The next step is to install the roof sheathing. This is the layer of\nmaterial that rests on top of the frame. It\u2019s a critical step as this will\nprovide the overall surface of the roof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The sheathing will then be secured with a protective layer known as\nunderlayment. In some parts of the country, this may also have an ice barrier.\nNaturally, Tampa roofing companies won\u2019t utilize an ice barrier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After these two layers are in place, you\u2019ll see that most of your roof is\nready. There\u2019s just one final step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Finishing Touches<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The final touch is the roof cover installation. These are the shingles\nand other materials that complete the style of your roof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Roof cover installation protects your roof from the elements. For example,\nTampa roofing companies may recommend metal\nshingles as a great roofing solution<\/a> due to their strong wind\nresistance properties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coverings will vary heavily in price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Last Word \u2013 Hire a Professional to Construct Your Roof<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These are the basic steps a roofing company will follow when\nconstructing your roof. It sounds simple, but the process requires a great deal\nof expertise and professionalism to carry out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unless you have prior experience, you should go out of your way to hire\na professional to construct your roof for you. This way you\u2019re guaranteed great\nresults and a roof designed to stand the test of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s your priority when it comes to the design of your roof?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Roofs are one of the most expensive repair costs a homeowner can experience.  The average cost of a new roof can run anywhere from $5,000 to $10,000. As you might guess, most homeowners don\u2019t have this sort of money set aside. Before making such a big purchase, it\u2019s wise to know the basics of roof [Continue]<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":211,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[11],"class_list":["post-210","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-home","tag-roofing-services-florida"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/superiorstonemadera.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/210","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/superiorstonemadera.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/superiorstonemadera.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/superiorstonemadera.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/superiorstonemadera.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=210"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/superiorstonemadera.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/210\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/superiorstonemadera.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/211"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/superiorstonemadera.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=210"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/superiorstonemadera.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=210"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/superiorstonemadera.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=210"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}