When installing a new roof, removing the old roofing materials can be messy and time consuming. However, if you have a current asphalt shingle roof and are looking to replace it with similar product, you may have an easier option to consider – installing new material directly on top of the old surface.
While re-shingling over an existing roof is possible, a few conditions must be met. But first let’s consider why we would want to layer over existing shingle.
The most obvious reason homeowners choose to leave their old roof intact is that it is more affordable to do so.
By simply applying new roofing shingles over the old shingles, the homeowner can avoid paying the labor costs associated with roof removal. As stated, the roof removal process can also be quite a messy undertaking, and it is just easier to leave the current roof structure alone if possible.
It should also be pointed out that asphalt shingles are a petroleum product which must be disposed of in the proper manner. You cannot simply throw your shingles in the garbage. If you do decide to remove the old shingles, ask your roofing contractor to dispose of the shingles for you.
There are two conditions which must be present in order for you to safely re-shingle over your current roof.
Although roofing jobs may seem like a possible DIY project, we urge you to take the following points into consideration.
The experts at Kingdom Roofing are happy to come out to your residence to help you inspect your current roof and determine if re-shingling is an option for you. Be sure to call today, as our schedule fills up quickly once the rainy season begins!
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