When considering a new roof what are the advantages of a tear off as opposed laying over the existing roof?
Laying over the existing roof will probably save you a few dollars but you must consider the existing roof. If the shingles on the old roof ore curled and damaged the new roof will not lay flat and therefore will not be attractive. Insurance companies also tend to recommend a complete tear off. In addition, multiple layers tend to hold moisture.
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