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There are several ways to prepare for a roof installation. One of the first things that must be done involves providing a place for the roofing material that will be installed and removed. Regardless of whether you are doing the roof replacement yourself or hiring a professional roofer, it is still your responsibility to safely discard all materials and temporarily store new materials.

Most roofing companies use a dump truck to transfer the old roofing material from your roof to the appropriate place off your property. This is the fastest and easiest way to remove the materials. Materials generally include the old roofing material, the building paper, the old sub-roof, and roofing nails. Keep in mind, it is impossible to keep track of every nail that comes off your roof so be prepared for stray roofing nails to end up in your yard near the dump truck.

Helpful Preparation Steps

• To avoid loosing nails in your yard, you may want to keep track of them by placing a tarp on your lawn near the dump truck or the around the place that you are stashing the old materials.
• If a crane is being used to lift the new materials on your roof, make sure you have a place available for the crane to be position at. People usually use the same spot that the dump truck was at.
• If you have shrubs around the base of your house that are important to you, you might consider temporarily covering them with plywood. This will protect them from falling roof debris.
• If your attic is full of possessions, junk, etc., a new roof installation is the best time to clean it out. You can toss what you don’t want into the dumpster that holds the old roofing material.
• If you want to make sure that the job is being done correctly you should clear your schedule on the first day of installation so that you can personally supervise the job. Keep an eye on wood replacement, fascia, gable vents, etc. You should also insure that they re-install all of the plumbing stacks, hood vents, and other roof fixtures. You don’t want your roof contractors shorting you in any way.
• Prepare for unexpected rain by investing in some large tarps. You will want to secure them tightly if needed. Rain can cause all sorts of damage and may result in replacing all attic insulation, drywall on the ceiling, and texturing.
• Make sure you speak with the roofing company prior to installation so that you know exactly what to expect.