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Roofing Replacement Steps
Use this 6-Step Home Remodeling "Quick Guide" to review the roofing replacement process. It assembles information you need and outlines it a step-by-step view.
Step 1: Analyze the Numbers
Before you start anything on your exterior home, run some financial numbers to determine whether your project is a smart investment.
The numbers include the estimated costs, home value assessment, financing costs, and other related calculations.
Review cost-related issues to a new roof vs. buying a new home.
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link to notes: analyze the numbers |
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estimate the cost of your project |
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get your home value |
Step 2: Collect Ideas
Your 2nd step in roof replacement is deciding what you would like to do and collecting ideas.
This includes reviewing -
- home roofing pics,
- home roofing ideas,
- architectural plans,
- roof venting,
- roof decor,
- home gallery,
- home roofing company information,
- home roofing shopping and more.
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Step 3: Plan the Needed Specs
Step 3 is sketching your ideas on paper (or digitally) and developing the spec plan.
The spec plan determines what type of materials and design considerations that will be needed. It will also contain the product specifications for the roof replacement, venting and decor.
You will use the spec plan and roofing design to bid the project out to a contractor.
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Step 4: Find a Contractor
Step 4 is finding and negotiating the contract with a roofing contractor.
Give your roofing ideas and specs to a contractor for review and bid analysis.
Use the local network (aligned with HomeAdvisor) to find the right contractor for your project.
Review guides for contractor selection and negotiation.
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Step 5: Financing Your Project
Step 5 is arranging financing once you select the contractor and finalize the contract for your project.
Using the equity value in your home is one of the best financing option for roofing replacement. Start with a home equity line of credit or a bank equity program.
Other options may include cash-out refinancing, personal savings, and/or financing from home improvement contractors.
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Step 6: Manage the Project
Step 6 is where the project begins.
It starts with setting up the work area, removing everything that needs to be replaced, installing roofing shingles and trim, putting in the final touches, etc.
It also means working with the contractor, managing the project, and getting the roofing project inspected before releasing any funds.
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working with the contractor |
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managing the home remodeling project |
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about a home project inspections |
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find home inspector |
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View Home Roofing Ideas
The 2nd step for your home roofing project is deciding what you would like to do. This includes reviewing roofing ideas, architectural styles, home pics and more.
View A: Ext Home Photo Remodeling
Our collection of photo remodeling ideas for the exterior home.
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roof & gutters |
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home siding |
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exterior home decor |
View B: House Plans
An excellent resource for remodeling trends is to view house plans from leading architects.
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house plans |
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more house plans |
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architectural styles |
View C: Gallery
View our selected gallery for exterior home.
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gallery: picking your roof gallery |
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gallery: home siding gallery |
View D: Exterior Home Shopping
Shop roofing panels, gutter systems and other roof decor items and energy savings ...
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| shop ROOF SHINGLES |
| shop ROOF PANELS |
| shop VENTILATION |
| shop GUTTERS |
| shop CUPOLAS |
| shop SOLAR PANELS |
| shop WEATHERVANES |
links to amazon's bestsellers in home improvement
| bestsellers: roof shingles |
| bestsellers: roof panels |
| bestsellers: ventilation |
| bestsellers: gutter systems |
| bestsellers: cupolas |
| bestsellers: solar panels |
| bestsellers: weathervanes |
View E: Home Improvement Directory
Finally, view this indexed directory to product information from manufacturers and retail operations.
links to home improvement directory
| search: roofing and rain removal |
| search: exterior entry |
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Home Roofing Spec Planning
Replacing or repairing your roof will require planning and specs for home roofing replacement, roof venting, exterior decor, gutter installation and more...
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about developing your remodeling plan |
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some design considerations |
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search architect - draftsperson |
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about spec planning |
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FREE: Spec Planning Sheet |
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FREE: Spec Budgeting Worksheet |
// Home Roofing Planning Guides
| youtube: DYI repair roof shingles |
| youtube: DYI replace broken roofing tile |
| youtube: DYI reshingling a roof |
| youtube: DYI replacing pipe vent collar |
| youtube: DYI installing gutter guards |
| youtube: DYI installing gutter guard by gutterglove |
| youtube: DYI installing a cupola |
| youtube: DYI weathervane |
| youtube: DYI lighting protection system |
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Get Professional Help
Need help designing and replacing your roof? Use our pre-screened roofing contractor search servicing your area.
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| Roofing Install-Replace Contractors |
| Roof Repair Contractors |
| Gutter Contractors |
| Chimney, Fireplace | Concrete, Brick & Stone |
| Foundations | Painting & Staining |
| Siding - Brick, Stone, Stucco | Skylights |
| Solar Panel Installation | Waterproofing & Drywell |
// Support Guides (and forms) in Contractor Selection
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More Topics on Roof & Gutters
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More roofing pics of "what can be used"
View sample product pics that can be used in your roof replacement and design. View the product pic gallery to formulate ideas.
Directory of exterior home products and information
Resource and manufacturer listing of home improvement products for the exterior home.
Financing
What about financing? That is always the big question: how to pay for a new roof without breaking the budget ...
| step1: What Type of Financing |
| step2: Running the Numbers |
| step3: Getting Qualified |
| step4: Becoming a Bank |
| step5: Start Your Application for Financing |
| FREE: Download Lender Shopping Sheet |
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about financing home remodeling |
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getting yourself qualified |
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check your credit |
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view the BANK EQUITY program |
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Helpful Tools
FREE tools to help with home improvement decision and planning and arranging home improvement financing ...
| Home Remodeling Tools |
| Home Financing Tools |
| Estimate Home Remodeling Costs |
| Get Your Home Value |
| Budget for Home Improvement |
| Workbench Life |
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Replacing and Designing the Roof
It is only a matter of time when you need to repair and/or replace your roof. So when that time comes, plan the best roof replacement for your home ... plus add some decor items to give that distinct look.
So let's begin with this step-by-step guide after you review the roofing ideas and topics above. This step plan will help plan and manage your home exterior plan.
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