Did you know? Roofing is on the top ten list of most dangerous occupations? Statistically, it is even more hazardous than being a law enforcement officer or firefighter.
Falls are allegedly the biggest danger, but definitely not the only one. There are hand tools and power tool hazards. You can without doubt get cuts, burns and puncture wounds. Eye injuries and back injuries are common.
You have electrical and fire dangers. If we can’t get in enough trouble on our own, Mother Nature throws her own misfortune at us in the form of wind, water, ice, heat and lightning.
It’s great to save a lot of money by fixing your own roof… But it’s not worth the risk to do so. Please think twice about getting on your roof until you’ve taken the proper safety precautions.
DIY Roofing Mistake #2 – Know Your Roofing System
Some of the treacherous situations above are inherent in the type of roof you choose. For example metal roofs are known for being slippery to walk on. They can be impossible if there is any moisture on them AT ALL, even a little dew.
Also, keep in mind that each system has their own slope requirements. For example, installing asphalt shingles on a roof with 1:12 slope is not merely against the building code and manufacturers’ installation instructions. It will probably leak all over the place, resulting in premature roof failure.
Some systems that can survive a marginal application fail completely at points where leaves or ice accumulate.
DIY Roofing Mistake #3 – Incorrect fastener placement.
It is enormously significant to add your fasteners in the right locations. You may be installing thousands of them and JUST ONE in the wrong area could cost you hundreds of dollars in pointless roof repairs.
Can you imagine the problems you could have with dozens in the wrong place? That’s another way that entire roofs need to be replaced too soon. Do yourself a big favor and take the time to learn where those fasteners go.
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