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Original Shingle Roof Under Deteriorating Asphalt: Do the Shingles Need to Come off, too?

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Original Shingle Roof Under Deteriorating Asphalt: Do the Shingles Need to Come off, too?
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Martin May. 24, 2009.

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June 19, 2009

Martin replied to Tracy Dubas's discussion 'Original Shingle Roof Under Deteriorating Asphalt: Do the Shingles Need to Come off, too?'

I have been helping out my sister in law who bought an old house. Well, the roof has about 7-10 layers of shingles on it!!! They have not torn them off since at least 1920, seriously. All that weight on the roof REALLY messed it up. Also, they didn'…

May 24, 2009

Tracy Dubas replied to Tracy Dubas's discussion 'Original Shingle Roof Under Deteriorating Asphalt: Do the Shingles Need to Come off, too?'

Thanks for the feedback-- Its good to have an idea of what I'll be up against!

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May 19, 2009

shorner3065 replied to Tracy Dubas's discussion 'Original Shingle Roof Under Deteriorating Asphalt: Do the Shingles Need to Come off, too?'

well in my experience.the company i work forwe have left the wood shingles on only if they are in good shape.then you can but and run the shingles "nesting method" on the wood shingles. but if the wood shingles are rotten or if they turn to dust whe…

May 18, 2009

Kevin J. Sandberg replied to Tracy Dubas's discussion 'Original Shingle Roof Under Deteriorating Asphalt: Do the Shingles Need to Come off, too?'

Hate to tell you this, but all the shingles will need to come off. Adding another layer on top of what is already there would put too much weight on the trusses. And to make matters worse, you will most likely have to have new roof sheathing install…

May 18, 2009

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Original Shingle Roof Under Deteriorating Asphalt: Do the Shingles Need to Come off, too?

I have a turn of the century free-classic Queen Anne that is in need of a new roof. I've had a contractor out to bid the job and found that I still have the original shingle roof under two layers of asphalt. I'm going to replace with either architec…

May 18, 2009

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Tell us about yourself:

I'm SLOWLY restoring an old home in need of some TLC. Hoping to help return my house to its former glory-- Though, now hidden under the aluminum siding... And hopefully, help ensure it stands up for at least another 100 years!

Tell us about your old-house experiences and dreams:

I'm a preservation nut tempered with the reality of my bank account, and the reality of modern living! I could almost imagine putting a wood-burning stove back in the kitchen... ALMOST! But for now I'll be content getting my taste of quaint domesticity by hanging the clothes out on the line!