If you have asphalt shingles, they likely need to be replaced after about 20-30 years to keep your home secure from the elements. This might be sooner if this surface was highly affected by hail. However, if you have never undergone a new roof installation before, you may have questions about what this process entails. The guide below explains what to expect.

How Should You Prepare?

Before installation can begin, your roofing contractor will perform an inspection so that they can propose a quote and time frame. They will then have to get the necessary local permits. 

Once you know when the new roof will be laid, inform your neighbors so that they can make arrangements if they have children or pets that might be disturbed by the noise. Also, plan ways to keep your own kids and animals entertained safely away from the construction work. 

Park your car down the street to make room for the roofing company's truck.

Move outdoor furniture and decor inside so that nothing gets hit with dust or debris. Cover whatever you can't move with a blanket or plastic sheet. Do the same with items in your attic or upper rooms since dust can rain down from above due to vibrations. Finally, remove everything hanging from your walls. Pictures and mirrors may fall when the house shakes as new shingles are hammered in. 

What Does Roof Installation Involve?

First, contractors will tear off the existing roof. This process may reveal issues like rot, mold, and pest infestations. The roofers must make repairs and adjustments before laying down new material. 

In most cases, workers can complete this process in a day. However, it can take up to two or three if there are multiple problems to resolve or your roof is particularly large. 

What Happens Afterward? 

While contractors will make the best effort possible to clean up all debris left behind by the roof installation, some granules might wind up in gutters or your yard. Clean out your drainage system so that clogs don't form and cause precipitation to back up onto your new roof. Wear shoes outside until you're sure all the leftover nails have been picked up.  

In addition to trimming back trees so that their limbs don't scrape at your new shingles, arrange for an annual roof inspection so that contractors can catch any issues while they are minor and, therefore, easy and affordable to fix. This will help your new system enjoy its full life span.

To ensure dependable roof installation for your home, contact A-Denver Roofing Company in Colorado. With over 20 years of experience performing customized and budget-friendly installations and repairs, they'll guarantee quality work while communicating with you through every step of the process. Every roofer is knowledgeable, insured, and trained in safety per OSHA guidelines. Schedule a consultation today by calling (303) 455-3185 or messaging them online.