Roofing Over Existing Shingles

Here is a video on how we lay a second layer of asphalt shingles over existing asphalt shingles.

Roofing over existing shingles.

In a reroof job a special type of drip edge flashing is installed at the eaves and rake to wrap around the existing shingles. Leak around a dormer which the homeowner never knew about long term effects of shingling over shingles. Why installing new shingles over old shingles can be good. Add a new layer of shingles which means that the old roof will not be removed teared off.

Some roofers install a layer of waterproof shingle underlayment wsu over the existing shingles at the eave end as would be done for a roof laid on bare sheathing. Roofing over existing shingles on a roof with a 4 12 pitch can easily cost 1 000 less than tearing off and replacing an entire roof. When roofing over your existing shingles can be a good idea. Plus the hours of labor go down and less equipment is used which lowers the cost even more.

The starter course or strip is rip cut so it butts up against the third courseof the existing shingles. Its front edge is even with the front edge of the drip edge. Many arizona homeowners with shingle roofs do decide to roof over their existing shingles because. Re roofers have tricks to lay new roof shingles over old so that the same step ups between courses are maintained but if any old shingles are cupped curled or otherwise misshapen those defects will telegraph through to the new layer.

However installing new flashings including special drip edge flashings made for reroofing will ensure a tight seal and a long life. If the job is done correctly with the new layer of shingles laid flat over the existing shingles the old roof cushions the new one and serves as a secondary barrier should wind or water ever break through the new shingles. It is the process where roofers install a new roof over your existing one i e. When you should tear off your roof and start from scratch instead.

The rest of the shingles are full width. Hope you like it. This can lead to increased rot mold and decrease the structural integrity of your home. Let s start with the good.

This provides added protection against ice dams. All shingle manufacturers honor the warranty whether their products are used for a reroof or a new roof. You can save money because there s no dump fee for removing your old roofing and there s no need for additional felt paper over the old roof.