You certainly can. We just want you to be aware of all the dangers that are involved. Roofing is a dangerous activity that puts people in the position of: falling from large heights, exposure to extreme temperatures, being susceptible to weather elements, intense physical labor and can have difficult installation techniques.
Of these, some are more overlooked than others. The weather factor can play a huge role in the ultimate failure of doing it yourself. We have had customers that have started with the best intentions, only to be hit with heavy rainstorms that threatened the integrity of their home’s structure. We had to step in because they had failed to plan on the rain and we had to come help cover their roof and to finish the installation because they were in over their head.
Another factor that can be overlooked is the sheer physical demand that roofing requires. Some people think that they can handle tearing off and installing their own roof, but they don’t realize how difficult it is once you get going. Shingles come in bundles and each bundle can weigh in excess of 60 lbs each. This may seem like an easy lift but when there are 75-100 bundles in a typical installation, which can be total weights from 4500-6000 at a minimum. Once you take that into account with going up and down a ladder and/or a pitched roof all day, it can lead even the strongest to feel overwhelmed.
Calling a contractor can alleviate any of these concerns and ensure your safety and the integrity of your home.