четвъртък, 22 август 2019 г.

7 Steps For Cedar Shake Restoration

By Carl Mitchell


Roofs that are made using wood are the most beautiful and natural roofs that you will ever see. They make the home to have a rustic feel. Also, most homebuyers prefer wood roofs. This is because they are beautiful and long-lasting. In case the roof, as well as the siding of your home, is damaged, it is imperative to look for a professional to fix the issue as soon as possible. This is because the wood may continue to get worse if it is not attended to. You should, therefore, locate a professional that will do the Cedar Shake Restoration for you. These professionals usually use the procedure below to repair the house.

When you call a roofer to fix your roof, the professional will visit your home and check out the roof. He will evaluate the entire roof to determine the extent of the damage. This will help them to know whether they will replace the whole roof or a small part. After the assessment, the experts will give you an estimated cost of the work.

After you have been provided with the estimate and you agree to work with the professionals, they will start their work immediately. In case some parts or the entire roof needs to be replaced, the professionals begin by removing the old shakes. They do this by prying the roof off using nail bars or prong tools. The roof is removed carefully to avoid damaging the inner parts of the house.

The professionals will then remove the moss, algae dirt and rot that may be on the shingles or sliding. This is done by applying the right cleaning solution. This solution kills algae and moss. It also loosens the debris for easier removal. Any dirt and rot, thus, become easy to remove as well.

The roof and the sliding are then carefully washed using a power washer. This washer removes the dead moss and algae as well as the dirt from the cedar. The roof and the siding are then treated using a neutralizing agent to make the wood brighten. This will prepare it for the stain or sealer.

The damaged regions are then replaced. This step is usually straightforward because the professionals will have already removed the rotten or ripped shingles. If they happen to find shingles that are loose, they tap them immediately. The professional then use another agent called a rot primer inhibitor. The agent is applied on valleys to inhibit rust.

An electronic meter that tests the moisture content of wood is used to test whether the wood is dry. The wood must be dry before the stain is applied. Usually, the recommended moisture content should be about 16 percent or less. This percentage allows the sealer to excellently bond with the wood.

After that, the roof and siding are sealed with a preservative. This preservative will protect the wood against the sun UV rays. It will also protect the wood from moss and algae. You can decide to select colors like organic brown, clear, natural cedar, or medium grey. The results of the restoration will be appealing.




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