We are going to be re shingling our house in a few weeks. Does anyone have any shingle recommendations? I've got four buddies that have done it in the past, and another 8 that have said they will help tear off. Just want to make sure I get good shingles. Also any tips would we well accepted.
Should add. We live in South Dakota, so gets cold in winters and hot in the summers.
We currently have turbines for ventilation, best to keep them? Or should we get a roof ridge, or slant back vent?
The biggest problem I’ve seen with diy roofs is using poor flashing technique and ice and water that’s poorly done. In semi dry areas even the roofers are bad at this, but they get away with it since it rarely rains. Water runs down hill.
Second issue is wrong overlap. When your buddies say it will really speed up installation, it will, but it will also increase the risk of leaks. I’ve had more than one remodeling client have me look at their roof, and there is no way to fix it other than tearing it off.
Third biggest issue is they aren’t straight. A simple chalk line will keep things looking correctly. Also keep nails where they are supposed to be and keep a tube of roof caulking to seal the heads of any nails where they shouldn’t be.
Full length ridge vents are often cut into an existing roof, but it eliminates all your plywood nailing at the ridge. In tornado country I’d be surprised if it’s allowable.
My contractor neighbor loves turbines, but I just use the old reliable metal nubs every 4’ on each side of the ridge. He thinks a few big turbines vent better, but I don’t suffer from too little venting.
It’s safe to say, use the brand and style of shingles that have held up well in your community, and ignore advice from across the country.
New drip edge is pretty standard. Ice and water around the perimeter is pretty standard.