Removing asphalt shingles | Ask The Experts Forum

Guest User 3/9/2008	Is it necessary to remove the existing asphalt shingles prior to installing a metal roof? What are the benefits to removing the existing roof tile versus placing the metal roof on top of existing shingles?	Share Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/11095/find/
Todd Miller Isaiah Industries, Inc. 3/9/2008	Many of the shingle-style and more heavily textured metal roofs can be installed over existing shingles. No real disadvantages to doing so that I have seen in nearly 30 years.	Share Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/11096/find/
Guest User 4/21/2010	i have one layer of shingles and about to have a new steel roof installed, does it need to have 2x4 furring strips? everyone i talk to says yes, my roofer says he normally doesn't do it but will for an extra $1500.00 - help	Share Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/11097/find/
Eric Novotny An informed customer is the Best Customer! 4/21/2010	Most metal roofs can go direct to deck over an exiting asphalt roof. I do not personally prefer that as I am not a big fan of that from an energy efficiency standpoint. The idea of the 2x4 furring is to prove an over deck venting system. What kind of construction is the home?	Share Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/11098/find/
Guest User 4/21/2010	home is over 100 yrs old, wood (used to be an old school)roof is ahhh, somewhat wavy	Share Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/11099/find/

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