This contractor told me i don t need to tear off my existing shingles when we re do our roof.
Reshingle vs new roof.
But you must take care to install shingles correctly so they lie flat.
In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to reshingle a roof steps.
Pry off old roof shingles with pitch fork.
If conditions are right new shingles laid over old shingles can be just as attractive and durable as shingles laid on bare sheathing.
In fact the only pro to a shingle over is it s cheaper and cleaner.
2nd layer of shingles.
If you don t take your roof down to the sheathing you will never know if you have proper underlayment or are experiencing sheathing rot or ice or water damage.
One of the most important factors in determining the expenditure of your new roof is the inclusion of the pitch of your roof.
A bundle or two of new shingles stored flat in the garage comes in handy if your new roof gets damaged later.
Although it sounds like a good idea we can assure you the cons heavily outweigh the pros.
You can t examine the decking to determine if there is any damage that needs repaired.
Nail down loose roof sheathing to rafters.
In general it is not a good roofing practice to overlay a traditional asphalt shingle roof versus a complete tear off and replacement with a new roof for the very reason you stated.
In fact reports show that a new roof yields more than 80 of its original cost upon resale.
Roof tear off vs.
However when done right it also yields the biggest return on your investment.
Typically the angle of your roof will maintain a pitch between 4 12 9 12.
Most of these will be unknown until you hire a professional to examine your roof.
Nail drip edge flashing to lower edge of roof.
Staple felt every 6 to 8 inches.
Reroofing is the process of layering one set of new shingles over a set of existing shingles.
Cover roof deck with 30 pound felt underlayment.
Pro tip for low sloped roofs photo by carl tremblay while asphalt shingle is a good roofing material it s not the best choice in all situations.
Installation is easier than for a tear off job because you can use the existing shingles as guides for laying the new ones.
Because there is no tear off reroofing can go much faster and be much less expensive than a complete roof replacement.
Your contractor can then use them for exact match patch repairs.
Meanwhile more than 30 of real estate agents accredited roof restorations for their quick sales.
It s clearly easier and cheaper to leave the old shingles in place but there s some special prep work involved with a re roof removing vents ridge caps and misshapen shingles among other things and you still have to replace or add new flashing which sometimes can be tricky over old roofing.
The roof is one of the biggest investments you will make in your home.
