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Tear-Off vs Overlay (Re-roofing Options)
reroof vs full replacement, pros and cons of tear-off, installing shingles over old roof, local code on overlay roofing, roof decking condition considerations, second layer roofing rules, weight concerns with multiple roof layers, insurance coverage overlay vs tear off, warranty issues with…
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7 discussionslayering shingles vs. full tear-off: what's your take?
I'm getting ready to redo my roof and keep going back and forth between just adding another layer of shingles or biting the bullet and doing a full…
Finally got rid of extra roof layers - feeling accomplished
Just finished tearing off two old layers of shingles from my roof, and man, what a difference it made. Didn't realize how much weight and wear those extra…
Weighing the pros and cons: full roof removal vs. just adding a new layer
Trying to figure out if it’s worth paying extra for a full tear-off or just slapping new shingles over the old ones. My roof’s about 18 years old…
Is layering shingles putting too much stress on your roof?
Had a bit of an eye-opener this weekend. My neighbor was having his roof redone, and turns out he had two layers of shingles already up there. The…
is layering shingles worth it or better to strip it all off?
I'm looking at redoing my roof soon and I'm kinda stuck between two options: just adding another layer of shingles over the existing one or tearing everything off…
is patching up your roof enough or better to start fresh?
Saw this local news segment yesterday about a family whose roof collapsed after they opted for a quick reroof job instead of a full replacement. Kinda scary, you…
roof replacement dilemma: overlay or tear off?
We're planning to sell our house in the next year or two, and the roof is definitely showing its age. Got two quotes - one for a cheaper…