Very Important roofing information

ROADKING · 10-13-2017, 07:24 PM

On response to the roofing conversation being a licensed contractor for over 16 years. Yes the building code does allow you to go over the singles. But why? Like i tell the customer it may be cheaper now, but when you go to sell it will increase the value of the house. It will cost more money to strip 2 layers of shingles plus the disposal is twice as much. It is always better to sell a house and tell the buyer had the roof replaced so many years ago old shingles were removed. Any contractor going over the old shingles is out just for the money, has no quality in his work.

sky's · 10-14-2017, 06:21 PM

Thanks again for the reputable, professionals that gave there professional responses about "go overs" I simply did this to hopefully help folks that are perhaps dealing with the organic shingle issue or just need a new roof. The reality of finding a good full time roofer is nearly gone. The good roofers that did just roofing full time threw in there towels because let's face it most people look for the lowest price. when doing so make sure someone isn't selling you a second layer on your house in the long run it will cost you more. Nobody likes spending money on a roof it's not like building a new deck remodeling your kitchen however it's one of the most crucial elements to your home. Best wishes to all

Rusty · 10-14-2017, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by sky's

Thanks again for the reputable, professionals that gave there professional responses about "go overs" I simply did this to hopefully help folks that are perhaps dealing with the organic shingle issue or just need a new roof. The reality of finding a good full time roofer is nearly gone. The good roofers that did just roofing full time threw in there towels because let's face it most people look for the lowest price. when doing so make sure someone isn't selling you a second layer on your house in the long run it will cost you more. Nobody likes spending money on a roof it's not like building a new deck remodeling your kitchen however it's one of the most crucial elements to your home. Best wishes to all

Thanks sky's..I agree with about not doing "go overs". Do it right the first time and also when new shingles are needed.
Best wishes to you & keep-up the good work!

dpg · 10-16-2017, 07:27 AM

Thanks for the positive responses, this was posted to try and help people that may need a new roof I hate seeing folks being taken advantage of in this area of home improvements. Thanks again hope fully this has helped. Best wishes

For the record I also agree with "Sky" and yes he's done work (roofing work actually) for my family and it came out great. Has also helped me out of a bind when I needed repairs done quickly after a storm. I'm no professional just agree with the theory of getting rid of the old and replacing with new.

ghfromaltonbay · 10-17-2017, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Thanks sky's..I agree with about not doing "go overs". Do it right the first time and also when new shingles are needed.
Best wishes to you & keep-up the good work!

Here in Northern NJ, most towns no longer allow "go overs" in their building codes. In the past, you were allowed to do a go over as long as there was only 1 layer of shingles on the roof. Mine was redone about 20 years ago, and there were 2 layers of shingles on the 50+ year old home. Both these layers were removed and the sheathing underneath was in very good shape. It was shocking to see that the original shingles from 1941 were red and the 2nd layer was black. Went with light gray and they are still in good shape.

sky's · 10-21-2017, 08:05 AM

im glad this has reached out to many folks out there. Like i said in the original post there is a roofer locally that will try to sell you a go over this individual in my opinion is taking advantage of people for his on monetary gains. best wishes to all.

nhcatrider · 10-24-2017, 08:29 AM

I can't stand go overs. When I did my roof last fall we discovered 2 layers on the sides and bottom, but up out of view from the road there were 8 layers on the roof. Snow load has never been a problem seeing as the roof is incredibly steep, and we discovered shingles we suspected were original to the house which was built in 1903.

10-13-2017, 07:24 PM	#1
ROADKING Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	roofing On response to the roofing conversation being a licensed contractor for over 16 years. Yes the building code does allow you to go over the singles. But why? Like i tell the customer it may be cheaper now, but when you go to sell it will increase the value of the house. It will cost more money to strip 2 layers of shingles plus the disposal is twice as much. It is always better to sell a house and tell the buyer had the roof replaced so many years ago old shingles were removed. Any contractor going over the old shingles is out just for the money, has no quality in his work.

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10-14-2017, 06:21 PM	#2
sky's Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 285 Thanks: 69 Thanked 80 Times in 56 Posts	Thanks again for the reputable, professionals that gave there professional responses about "go overs" I simply did this to hopefully help folks that are perhaps dealing with the organic shingle issue or just need a new roof. The reality of finding a good full time roofer is nearly gone. The good roofers that did just roofing full time threw in there towels because let's face it most people look for the lowest price. when doing so make sure someone isn't selling you a second layer on your house in the long run it will cost you more. Nobody likes spending money on a roof it's not like building a new deck remodeling your kitchen however it's one of the most crucial elements to your home. Best wishes to all

10-16-2017, 07:27 AM	#4
dpg Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,618 Thanks: 157 Thanked 235 Times in 172 Posts	Thanks for the positive responses, this was posted to try and help people that may need a new roof I hate seeing folks being taken advantage of in this area of home improvements. Thanks again hope fully this has helped. Best wishes For the record I also agree with "Sky" and yes he's done work (roofing work actually) for my family and it came out great. Has also helped me out of a bind when I needed repairs done quickly after a storm. I'm no professional just agree with the theory of getting rid of the old and replacing with new.

10-21-2017, 08:05 AM	#6
sky's Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 285 Thanks: 69 Thanked 80 Times in 56 Posts	im glad this has reached out to many folks out there. Like i said in the original post there is a roofer locally that will try to sell you a go over this individual in my opinion is taking advantage of people for his on monetary gains. best wishes to all.

10-24-2017, 08:29 AM	#7
nhcatrider Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 167 Thanks: 19 Thanked 29 Times in 27 Posts	I can't stand go overs. When I did my roof last fall we discovered 2 layers on the sides and bottom, but up out of view from the road there were 8 layers on the roof. Snow load has never been a problem seeing as the roof is incredibly steep, and we discovered shingles we suspected were original to the house which was built in 1903.