Ideally you should find the rafter first underneath the sheathing locate by feeling the nails.
How to install roof jacks on existing roof.
Attach jack image zoom roof jacks provide a stable surface to work increasing safety and making it easier to.
To replace a damaged roof vent jack on your home.
Carefully place a ladder by the side of the roof and make sure that it is stable and secure.
Roof jacks make it easier to set roofing and increase safety for you by providing stable surface.
I came across this steep roof and took this video about installing the roof jacks and the board before installing the roofing materials.
How to use roof jacks step 1.
Pry up the old jack and remove it by pulling it up over the vent pipe.
In this video i cover installing a roof boot for a vent pipe in a metal roof.
Attach two jacks to the roof by pulling up a tab of one of the shingles sliding the top.
Secure plank image zoom slip whichever size board usually a 2x8 inch or 2x10 inch will fit snugly into the jacks.
Guide to installing roof brackets.
Use a ladder against a side of the building to climb to the roof edge.
Step 2 attach two jacks.
If you are new to working with roof brackets.
Slowly go up the ladder to check if you are able to reach the sloping portion of the roof.
Step 1 check out the roof.
Determine the best place to fasten your first roof jack.
Remove any roofing nails and slide out the shingles.
The metal i m using is called crinkle black i purchased all my materials at h.
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