What does roof tear off mean?

When you invest in a roof replacement, the old roof will need to be torn off. What this means is that your roofing contractor will go section by section removing old roofing materials and tearing off your old shingles from the roof’s decking. The tear-off process is crucial to the replacement process.

Should you always tear off old shingles?

All old shingles must be removed and carted away, and you’ll also have to rip up any old underlayment, flashing or sealing, and toss those away as well (and replace them with new ones, of course).

Is a roof over considered a new roof?

If you choose roof overlay, professional roofers will simply install an additional roof covering over the existing roofing material without removing the layer already in place. However, if you choose to tear off, the roofers will remove the existing damaged or worn material and replace it with new roofing materials.

How long does a roof tear off take?

A: It really depends on the size and pitch of your home, however, our average time frame is 3-4 days for a complete tear off and re-roof. For an overlay and new construction, it is about 1-2 days.

Is it more likely to cost money to tear off roof?

However, the truth is, so many variables have to be just right in order to make it work, that it’s much more likely to cost you money in the end.

Which is better second layer of shingles or tear off roof?

Adding another layer of shingles seems like it would save you money by not having to pay your contractor to tear off your old roof. However, there are good reasons it doesn’t really cut down much on the amount of work: A second layer is more difficult to install properly.

Is it worth it to replace your roof?

Replacing a roof is not what many people want to spend their hard earned money on. It is important to remember that homeowners do enjoy the benefits of having a sound roof over head every day. Your roof is debatably the single most important element of your house.

Can you tear off a second layer of decking?

For a second layer to be as good as a roof tear off, you would have to have sound decking, no leaks and a roof with no sidewalls where flashing is needed in order to tie the tiles in to the exterior walls. If you don’t tear off the old layer, you can’t examine the decking.