If your home’s roof needs replacing then you’ll be faced
with the decision to remove the old roof completely or add a new roof on top of
the old roof. Both of these roofing methods work to give you a new roof that
will protect your home but they are completely different in many aspects. Price
is one of the major differences in these types of roofing methods but there is
much more difference than that. At Troy Roofing Pros we can help you decide on
which roofing method you should use for your home. In the article below I’ll
outline some of the key differences in the two roofing methods.
Has Your Troy
Michigan Home Already Had Re-Roofing Done?
Re-roofing a home means you put an extra layer of asphalt
shingles on top of the existing roof. Whereas a full roof tear off and
replacement means the old roof is completely removed and a new roof installed.
In both roofing methods you’ll still get a new roof installed. However, if your
home has already been previously re-roofed your only option will be a full roof
tear off and replacement in Troy Michigan. Because of the added weight of a
re-roof building codes only allow for two layers of asphalt shingles on a home.
Three layers of shingles are typically too much weight for a home’s roof and
structure to support safely and is usually not allowed in most areas. In Troy
Michigan the maximum number of asphalt shingle layers a home can have installed
is two. If you’re uncertain as to how many layers of asphalt shingles your home
has installed be sure to get a roofing inspection done. At Troy Roofing Pros we
can give you a roofing inspection to determine what your next steps should be.
Price of Re-Roofing
Versus Full Roof Tear Off and Replacement in Troy Michigan
When your home is re-roofed there are some things that
aren’t included in the roofing installation. The three main things are labor
for removing the old shingles, tar paper for sealing the roof decking, and
removal of the old shingles from your home. Although these three items can have
an impact on how much your new shingle roof will cost it may have a smaller
effect than you realize. Many times, when home owners see the difference in
price for a re-roof versus a full tear off and replacement they will choose the
tear off. With a re-roof the price of installing the shingles may be higher
because of a few factors as well. One being it’s more labor intensive because
the nails that are used are longer and require higher power nail guns which
weigh more. It also means much more care will need to be taken at valleys and
other troublesome spots to ensure they are sealed properly.
Will Your Re-Roof
Look The Same as a Full Tear Off Roof?
In most cases a re-roof will look very much like a full tearoff and replacement of the roof. Many roofing companies may tell you that a
re-roof doesn’t look the same but it’s more of a case by case basis. Depending
on what shape the roof was in initially will determine how the asphalt shingles
will look afterwards. If the current roofing is wavy and not straight, then
re-roofing over that roof will look similar with the same aesthetic problems.
Usually during a full tear off and replacement of a roof you can find these
trouble areas and replace them. Removing the cause of the problem and ensure
your roof comes out looking like it should.
If you’re ready to have a new roof installed on your Troy
Michigan home be sure to contact Troy Roofing Pros. We are a roofing contractor
in Troy Michigan and have been installing new roofs in the Troy Michigan area
for more than 20 years. Talk with us today and we’ll set up a free roof
estimate and give you a roofing inspection that can help you better determine
whether you need a re-roof or a full tear off and replacement of the old roof.
In either case, we can deliver quality results for you.
Website –
http://troyroofingpros.com/
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/549969858505623
Twitter – https://twitter.com/TroyRoofingPros
Phone – 248-509-8015
Address – 2846 Alisop Pl #307, Troy, MI 48084
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