Shingle Roof Tear Off

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Shingle roof tear off.

The tear off method is exactly what it sounds like. Some roofers prefer forks because they don t get caught on nails making it easier and faster to remove the shingles. The typical cost to tear off and replacement of a roof in the year 2019 is around 5 537 to 9 514. It s good to know that you can only choose this option if your roof has not been overlaid previously.

When the roofing company you hire tears off your existing roof and then puts on an entirely new roof. Standing at the peak use a garden fork or a specially notched roofing tear off shovel to tear away the ridge caps and the top courses of shingles. Many people are attracted by the idea of overlaying existing asphalt shingles especially if the price quoted is lower and the contractor seems confident you don t need to tear off your old roof. An overlay roof occurs when keep your existing roof as is choosing instead to shingle on top of it.

Nonetheless the estimates may vary based on the requirements of a homeowner. Start the tear off at the section farthest from the trash container. Obviously during the tear off we spotted the leak and were able to change out the rotted wood and re flash the area. This can lead to increased rot mold and decrease the structural integrity of your home.