ken's blog

It may be a cliche, but one of the biggest mistakes when re-roofing is being "penny-wise" and "pound-foolish". "Saving" a few hundred dollars up front often cost homeowners thousands down the road. This doesn’t include the hassles and potential damage that come from leaking or improperly designed roofing systems. 

If you have decided to re-roof your home you will need to determine if the existing roof should be torn off or if you should overlay the shingles. I prefer to tear off the old shingles for a few important reasons: