Roll Roofing Over Shingles
To cover a 36 x 36 foot section you may need 1 296 individual shingles.
Roll roofing over shingles. Things you ll need rolled roofing razor knife trowel brush hose measuring tape ladder roofing cement 1 inch 2 5 cm long roofing nails hammer chalk. Roll roofing is asphalt based like most shingles. It is easier and quicker to manufacture than shingles since it is a single piece and as a result it is a good deal cheaper. In this video i take show how to proper recover an old roof and make it look like it s a single layer check it out you might find useful tips for your new.
Rip cut the starter strip or starter pieces so that they butt up against the second course of existing shingles and are even with the front edge of the existing roofing. In most cases rolled roofing is much cheaper and easier to install. However asphalt shingles also offer several advantages. A champaign roofing company can install it for a reasonable price if the homeowner does not wish to do it.
Use a starter strip or cut pieces for a starter course. Attach with nails along the top edge of the strip. Cost and installation rolled roofing is generally more affordable and budget friendly than roof shingles. One shingle typically covers one square foot.