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It is a common practice among most homeowners to install new roof shingles on top of older ones. However, this practice is discouraged in some jurisdictions today.
To install a new shingle roof, complete removal of the previous roofing is required. Even if layering is allowed, it is highly recommended that homeowners consider roof replacement pros and cons when laying a new shingle over the old one.
Weight: Roofing shingles weigh differently depending on their type. For instance, a triple layer of shingles (asphalt) weigh the equivalent of a single layer of slate tiles (an exceptionally heavy material).
The weight of shingles is a significant issue when deciding the type of shingle to use for roofing, as it can significantly influence the dead load. Even laying additional layers of asphalt shingles over roof framing can lead to weight issues and cause structural problems, especially in older houses.
Telegraphing: When a new roof shingle is installed over the pre-existing one, irregularities found in the previous roofing tend to be repeated. This can often lead to problems, such as bumps, bubbles, and waves on the new roofing, making it look quite unattractive. One of the best ways to solve this problem is to correct the old roofing problems before you decide to add a new one over it. For this, all you need to do is to take some roofing nails, a hammer, and a handful of shingles and repair the protruding nails, gaps and bumps.
Reducing Waste and Work: A great advantage of layering your roof is that it reduces the amount of installation work. While removing the old roof entirely before adding a new one can involve a lot of hard work, adding a new one over the existing one can help reduce workload and waste to a great extent.
Get Help When Deciding How to Take Care of Roof Problems
Determining whether a roof can be repaired or needs to be replaced can be difficult at times. It is important to consider the house’s appearance, value, and structure before investing the money in having the work done.
The Roof Replacement Pros Glen Bernie are experienced in replacing or repairing old roofing and installing roofs on new buildings in Maryland. Our experts can inspect and evaluate your roof, and suggest what needs to be done. We will then go over all your options so you can make the choice that will best take care of the situation without going over your budget.
If your roof is over 20 years old, it is time to have it inspected. The Roof Replacement Pros can evaluate the roof, assessing the damage, and giving you a detailed report on what should be done. This can be especially important if you plan on selling the house in the near future or will be renting it to other people.
Contact us for a roof inspection if you are wondering what needs to be done. You do not want to spend money on a new roof when a few repairs would have taken care of the situation. Of course, if you do not have the work done when it is first needed, you can be sure that the problem will have grown, and you may now need to pay for the whole roof to be replaced. Let our experts help you.
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It’s often not clear whether you actually need to replace, or repair, your Glen Burnie roof, unless you have an obvious indication that it’s time for a new one, such as water pouring into your home.
And you may need to install a new roof on your home for any of the following reasons:
Repairing Storm Damage – Shingles can come loose and fall off your roof during high winds, and tree branches or even an entire tree can fall on your roof because of strong winds. In some cases, the roof’s entire structure can be compromised, not just the shingles. It may be more sensible to replace the whole roo
f rather than carry out occasional fixes and take your chances the next time.
Increasing Your Home’s Value – If you plan to sell your home, a new roof can add instant curb appeal, increase your home’s value, and replacing it may be a good idea even if it isn’t damaged. Even an older home can look like a new house once you replace an aging roof, and carry out other tasks such as painting the outside of your home or adding new siding.
A potential buyer won’t need to worry about having problems with the roof or putting a new roof on the house for quite a long time, which can be extremely appealing when they are looking to purchase your Glen Burnie home.
We are proud to offer our services in Glen Burnie as well as the surrounding areas. You can find roof replacement contractors in the following cities:
Olney
Gaithersburg
Germantown
Frederick
Montgomery Village
Rockville
The Roof Replacement Pros of Glen Burnie
(410) 846-6482