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Tear-Off Shingles Along the EdgeUsingRoofing Tear Off Tools. After stripping theshinglesdown to the roof jacks, remove the jacks.Work theremaining courses loose with a fork or tear offshovel, butdon't pry them completely free or they'll slideoff theroof.
Furthermore, how much does it cost to tear off a roof?
The average residential roof needs between 22and34 squares to be replaced. First, roofers charge labor forremovingyour old roof. A one-story roof with a singleshinglelayer costs between $100 and $150 per square to remove; adoublelayer, $115 to $165; and triple layer, $125 to$175.
- Shingle curling and buckling.
- Granular wear to shingles.
- Holes in the roof.
- Mold or mildew in the attic.
- Missing shingles.
- A spongy feel when walking on the roof.
- Damage round chimneys, pipes and other penetration.
Also question is, should old shingles be removed?
If any areas of the roof have becomeseverelydamaged, it's usually better to remove theoldshingles and start from scratch. If you're going to addaroof on top of an old one, it's a good ideatoremove any loose shingles and apply a new layerof30-pound roofing felt before laying thenewshingles.
A: It really depends on the size and pitch of yourhome,however, our average time frame is 3-4 days for a completetearoff and re-roof. For an overlay and newconstruction, itis about 1-2 days.