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Boots Bonner Roof Estimate - Tear off old shingles?
11 May 2017 | 8 replies

I am replacing a 17 year old roof on a 2-story 1400 sq ft. zero lot line (half a duplex) in Murfreesboro, TN.  The roofer wants to tear off existing roof (only 1 layer of shingles) and replace with 3 tab 60 mph rated ...

Brandon Sturgill Roof Over or Tear Off Shingles
18 April 2014 | 12 replies

Does anyone have any thoughts on adding a second layer of shingles versus tearing off and installing new shingle...thanks.

Naoko Potts Fees to remove layers of shingles
7 February 2021 | 4 replies

I am in the process of purchasing the single family home and the inspector noticed the roof was nearing the end of its life. 

We are considering the option of removing the 4 layers of shingles ourselves (though I a...

David Lancaster Higher returns Shingles vs metal roof
16 January 2019 | 0 replies

My house flip and new construction hunting grounds are in the Gulf Coast region of our nation. I was recently told metal roofing will bring a higher return than shingles. I’m unsure if it’s preference, durability for ...

Roger Vi Neighbor's roof shingle cracked my window...
12 December 2014 | 4 replies

Last night it was extremely windy in my area and a roof shingle from the neighbors roof flew off and shattered the window on my building. I took pictures and have the actual 4 ft piece that flew off. It is obvious whi...

Timothy Doenges Solar Shingles - effect on RE Investing?
23 January 2018 | 19 replies

Hey all,

I was doing some reading on Tesla’s solar shingles (https://www.tesla.com/solarroof), and one of their selling points is that they can cut energy costs by 40-60 percent, and government incentives for solar e...

Abe Alam Metal vs Shingle Roof for BRRRR
10 February 2022 | 2 replies

How much value does a metal roof add vs a shingle roof in terms of the appraisal? I received an estimate that wasn't much more than shingle for the metal option and I know metal roofs can last much longer. This is in ...

Jeffery Hood four family needs a new roof, traditional shingles or metal?
31 December 2014 | 12 replies

Hi Folks,I have a four family that will have a new roof put on in the spring.  Am I crazy to think about a metal shingle roof vs. traditional shingles?  I expect the metal will be 2X, but the ROI is in the life of the...

Jassem A. Cost of a square of architectural shingles
23 June 2018 | 3 replies

Is $90/square the price I should pay for a square of architectural shingles? Someone on Craigslist said he buys shingles by the tractor trailer and gets them for $62/square. I saw on ebay that you can get such sh...

Kirk R. Roofing estimate about 800 sq. foot. Help
20 September 2016 | 5 replies

I have about 800 square foot roof.  (21'*19'* 2 sides)I called home depot.  Material is:8 square 24 bundles2 bundles hip/ridge4 rolls of paper 35 1 bundle starter$909.69 material including tax$59 delivery chargeI can ...