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09-22-00, 07:02 PM

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I have been getting estimates for a new roof gutters facia and sofit. I live in the Chicago area and have a 3 step ranch house. On the south side the shingles are dry and curling. No leaks. One roofer says I need the whole roof removed another said just the bad side. Who is right? they are both going to reshingle the entire roof. I have a three foot overhang in the front and back with about a foot on each side. One said I need an ice and water protector the other said no because of the over hang, Again who is right?? Thanks for any advice you can give me.

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09-25-00, 03:58 PM

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You could strip part of the roof as long as the rest is flat. I would recommend tearing it all off, though. It will look more uniform and flatter. Also, the part with 2 layers will not last as long.

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I am replacing a roof this weekend. It has one layer of old shingles but they are in bad shape with many of them curling and weathered through. Should I remove that layer, or just break off the rough edges? This is just on the south side of the roof. The north side looks brand new. If I remove the south side do I have to remove the north side? Also when replacing shingles on the garage butting up next to the house do I just go over the old flashing, remove it or remove the old shingles and use the old flashing. Any help would be welcomed. Thanks

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