![]() ![]() Many of the common problems listed above can be avoided if you end up replacing your new roof in the next five or ten years. One of the situations, where this option can make the most sense is for a temporary fix as part of a long term plan. If you do remove the old shingles, you will end up with a nice fresh layer of felt on the roof deck.ĭespite these drawbacks, layering shingles can still be the best plan for your roof.Tear-off will give you the opportunity to examine the decking for any rot and make repairs now before it gets worse (and more costly).Many times the cost for a double tear-off is more than doing it two separate times. You must pull off both layers before you roof the next time.If you do overlay, you have to cut off the tab of the first course which will give you a “bump” about 6″ up the roof all the way around the shingle roof.Overlay will not work well at all with dimensional shingles, only three tab.You do add excess weight to the roof framing, which can cause the decking and/or roof joists to bow and cause a ripple effect in the roof.Moisture can get trapped under the heavy layers and cause premature rotting of the wood.If there’s any curling of the old shingles, the new shingles will not lay flat.Layering shingles has a few drawbacks that you should take into consideration before you decide to lay new shingles over the old. ![]() You will need to check with your building inspections department to be sure. Building codes and most municipalities will usually allow you to overlay a second (though never a third) layer of asphalt shingles over an existing shingled roof. It isn’t uncommon to layer a second roof right over the first and then tear everything off before you put a third layer down. ![]() Like many common home improvement questions, the answer is you can, but you need to decide if layering shingles is the best course of action for your home. ![]()
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