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TOPIC: I Have An Existing Metal Roof and Have A Question

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I have metal shingles on a roof (80 years old) and wish to install new metal roof. Do I need to remove the old metal shingles?

Peter Caldwell

4/3/2018
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In all likelihood, yes. Feel free to email photos of the current situation to me if you'd like more input. [email protected] I will say this as well, there's a chance your old metal shingles are installed on spaced sheathing. Generally speaking, though, as tight as we make our homes today, I do not suggest metal installations over spaced sheathing on residential applications.

Todd Miller
Todd Miller
Isaiah Industries, Inc.

4/3/2018
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Another vote to remove them as well from me. You have 80 year old sheathing and solid decking will deliver a much more consist installation as well as address some of the venting part of the equation.

Eric Novotny
Eric Novotny
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4/4/2018
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