Spec PlanE: Roofing
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Spec Plan-E looks at roofing and roofing materials. Part of roofing includes rain removal systems. Make sure to order gutter protection guards. You will welcome it later on.
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spec planning: roofing
Spec Plan E: Roofing
what need to do —
Identify type of roof and rain removal systems:
— ceramic tile on main house
— protective guards on rain gutters, etc.
- Roofing materials come in asphalt and fiberglass shingles, cedar shakes, tile, slate and other more expensive materials.
- You may consider adding a solar panel or other alternative energy systems:
view center: alternative energy
Rain removal systems include gutters, down spouts, and underground piping that channels the water to respective areas
- Visit our Home Improvement Gallery for complete information on roofing and rain removal systems:
roofing information roofing photo notes roofing topics gallery roofing shopping view directory for more information roofing / rain removal systems exterior home directory
Check framing building codes:
- check this online building code guide: codecheck.com
- from howstuffworks.com:
about building the roof
spec planning: roofing
Getting Started
Step 1: develop the plan
- take a completed draft of the roofing spec sheet to your architect or planner, who will can customize a remodeling plan or revise an existing plan that meets your specs.
- use your spec sheet and floor plan to bid the construction project out to contractors
roofing spec sheet
Step 2: get required building permits
- It will either be up to you or the contractor to obtain each permit.
all about permits
local government for permit information
Step 3: find pre-screened contractors and other service providers
find roofing contractors
Helpful Tools
Some helpful forms for making remodeling decisions:
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