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(EMAILWIRE.COM, January 25, 2012 ) Dryden, MI – Do-it-yourself roofing projects can be a lot of work. In today’s economy, one should consider the possibility of doing the work themselves whenever possible. But what about re-roofing a house. At first glance the project may seem daunting, but there is information available on the internet that can walk a homeowner through the steps. With a little elbow grease and some pre-planning, at least the tear-off of the old roof can be done by the homeowner and money can be saved. If one is not comfortable with heights or with do-it-yourself repairs, then this may not be an option.
A dumpster will be needed to place the old shingles in and the Dumpster Rental Dryden MI website at http://www.dumpsterrentaldryden.com/ suggest renting the dumpster at least 24 hours in advance. Have the dumpster placed as close to the house as possible keeping in mind that it will weigh about 10 tons when filled. Placing the dumpster in the yard might seem like a good idea at first. Most times putting the dumpster in the driveway is the best thing to do.
The first thing a homeowner should do is get an estimate from a roofing contractor for booth tearing the old shingles off and replacing the roof and one for just nailing down the new shingles. Most time, the quotes will be about a thousand dollars a part depending on the size of the roof. If the quotes are within a couple of hundred dollars, then doing the work oneself may not be worth it. Sometimes contractors will go easy on the homeowner on the tear-off cost just to get the job. If this is the case, then let the contractor do all of the work.
Before starting the tear-off, the Dumpster Rental Dryden MI website suggests checking the local weather report. Make sure that no rain is in the forecast for the next several days. Once the old shingles are torn off, the roofing contractor needs to be available the next day to start laying down the new shingles. Friends and neighbors can be called upon to help if necessary. An average sized roof (about 40 squares) can be torn off in a day and then prepared for the new shingles to be nailed down the following day.
Placing a dumpster from Dumpster Rental Dryden Dumpster Man in the correct spot for a roofing tear-off can be even more work. Weight is the key factor when making this determination. Placing the dumpster next to the house is generally preferred, but may not always be practical. Flower beds and hedges may be in the way or decks built close to the house may prevent placing the dumpster next to the house. Whatever the case may be, placing the dumpster in the driveway is probably the best solution. One may have to handle the material more than once, but in the long run, it may cost less.
Generally a 20-yard dumpster is the largest dumpster available for a roofing tear-off project because of the weight of the old shingles. The dumpsterÂ’s weight will be around 10 tons when full, which is about all the weight that a hauler can carry legally depending on how many axles the truck contains. If the ground is soft, the dumpster could possibly sink into the ground by a few inches and the roll-off truck will have trouble not tearing up the yard. So, it is best to place the dumpster in the driveway.
Visit the Dumpster Rental Dryden MI website at http://www.dumpsterrentaldryden.com/ if unsure of the size the dumpster should be.
Once the dumpster is placed and the contractor has had the shingles and other materials placed on site, schedule the tear-off and then the contractor for the day after the tear-off. Once the homeowner is guaranteed that the roofing contractor will be at the project in 24 hours the tear-off can begin.
The first thing to keep in mind is safety. Any time one works more than 6 feet off of the ground, special care should be taken. If one is not experienced in do-it-yourself carpentry projects, then it is best to leave the work to the professionals. If one is up to the task, however, do-it-yourselfers can safe a substantial amount of money on home repair projects.
About Dumpster Man
Dumpster Man provides roll off dumpster rental service within the Dryden area. The company is growing, because it is serving customers efficiently and effectively. They know that most people do not know how to manage waste. Waste management is more than providing a container to hold trash. It involves delivering a roll off container to the correct location on time. The real work, however, begins after picking up the dumpster canister. There is more than simply taking garbage to a landfill and dumping it. Recycling material should always be considered and there are many recycling rules and special requirements to properly handle hazardous waste. For more information about renting dumpsters, call 810-406-2904 or visit http://www.dumpsterrentaldryden.com/
Company: Dumpster Man Dumpster Rental
Contact: Ralph Baker
Phone: 810-406-2904
Email: dumpsterphone@gmail.com
Dumpster Man Dumpstr Rental
Ralph Baker
810-406-2904
dumpsterphone@gmail.com 
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