Overview
Residential Roofing develops the skills required to install a complete residential roofing system from roof deck preparation through final ridge ventilation and drainage. Students learn safe roofing practices, weatherproofing techniques, flashing installation, ventilation, gutter systems, leak repair, and roof restoration before completing a capstone roofing project.
Table of Contents
- Chapter 1: Inspect Roof Deck and Prepare for Roofing
- Chapter 2: Set Up Safe Roof Access and Fall Protection
- Chapter 3: Install Drip Edge and Roof Edge Protection
- Chapter 4: Install Ice and Water Shield at Eaves and Valleys
- Chapter 5: Install Synthetic Roof Underlayment
- Chapter 6: Snap Roofing Layout Lines
- Chapter 7: Install Starter Strip Shingles
- Chapter 8: Install Asphalt Shingles on a Simple Roof Plane
- Chapter 9: Shingle a Roof Valley
- Chapter 10: Install Step Flashing at a Sidewall
- Chapter 11: Install Headwall and Apron Flashing
- Chapter 12: Flash a Plumbing Vent or Roof Penetration
- Chapter 13: Install Ridge Cap Shingles
- Chapter 14: Install Ridge Vent and Attic Ventilation Components
- Chapter 15: Install Fascia, Soffit, and Roof Edge Ventilation
- Chapter 16: Install Gutters and Downspouts
- Chapter 17: Repair Damaged Shingles
- Chapter 18: Diagnose and Repair Common Roof Leaks
- Chapter 19: Replace a Small Section of Roof Decking and Shingles
- Chapter 20: Capstone — Roof a Small Shed or Practice Structure
Learning Outcomes
- Prepare roof decks for safe and code-compliant roofing installation.
- Install drip edge, underlayment, and ice-and-water protection systems.
- Lay out and install asphalt shingles using professional techniques.
- Install flashing systems around valleys, walls, and roof penetrations.
- Complete ridge ventilation, soffits, fascia, gutters, and drainage systems.
- Diagnose and repair common roofing failures and water leaks.
- Complete a fully roofed residential practice structure from deck preparation through final inspection.