Besides being tripping hazards they can work through and damage the new shingles.
How to remove multiple layers of roof shingles easily.
Don t be intimidated by the toughest part of re roofing the tear off.
Multiple layers of composition roofing and composition over a wood shingle shake roof.
If you have multiple layers of shingles and are trying to sell your house a home inspector will likely view layered shingles as a negative since it could indicate potential problems for the new homeowner.
You might pick up the shingle eater junior or the malco for doing work at the bottom of the roof where the longer handle works against you slightly.
It doesn t matter where you start or stop.
When a buyer is purchasing a home their homeowner s insurance carrier will inquire about the age of the roof and the number of layers.
We scraped it off easily with long handled 3 inch wide putty knives most areas of the building took two coats of the stripper not surprising considering the multiple layers of paint.
Clean the roof with a push broom and remove or pound in any remaining fasteners.
Tear off shingle roofing step by step including safety tips how to work quickly and efficiently roofing disposal and closing up the roof before rain.
Work from the top bottom and sides to save back muscles.
Remove the old shingles with tear off shovels.
But overall this is going to be the fastest shingle removal tool.
Remove the shingles in layers as you work your way up the roof.
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This one is also great for removing multiple layers of shingles where you have to pull out more nails.
It could also shorten or even void your shingle warranty in some cases.
You will want to start from one side of your roof and work your way to the other side.