Critical Repair Program - 1007 Ghent St . - Roof Replacement

2026-11-03

o Pictures must be provided , through each step , to housing inspector during repair . Pictures must be clear , and referenced to home being worked on . Pictures are to be provided in real time , prior to home being completed . o Remove tree from the side of the house that it is growing into structure . Leave no more than 2 ft of trunk remaining of base . Hall away all limbs and debris after removal . Tree removal must be done by a licensed and insured company . o Areas that are found to be spaced decked shall be covered with ½ ” exterior grade sheathing material after removing the existing decking . It is the contractor ’ s responsibility to ensure the framing and structure will support the additional load . o Remove existing roofing materials down to bare decking . o Check all roof trusses / rafters and repair / replace as needed to ensure that new roof structure is flat and smooth without rises or depressions in roof system . o Any exposed repaired or replace wood should be protected from the elements , painted to match existing color or white . o Replaced / repaired decking shall be level and ready to accept felt and shingles . o Check all roof trusses for strength and stability before re - shingling house . o Remove all unused elements , vents , etc ., that are not operational and close them below roof level . o Re - flash all valleys , vents , roof openings , and chimneys . o Install new boots around all roof penetrations . o Haul away debris immediately . o Use a magnetic sweep around the perimeter of house and rake away any other debris . o Cover entire roof decking with self - adhered roofing underlayment then install synthetic or 15 # asphalt impregnated felt underlayment o Starter shingles must be self - adhered o Prepare roof decking to accept a ridge vent . o Re - roof with a 30year dimensional class A fiberglass asphalt shingle . ( Owners choice of color ) ( ANY AREA DEEMED TO NEED ROLL ROOFING MATERIAL WILL BE SELF ADHERING MODIFIED BITUMEN ) CAP SHEET AND ( BASE SHEET IF NEEDED ) INSTALL PROPER METAL DRIP RAIL FOR THIS STYLE ROOFING .

Alabama

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