Re roofing over existing wood shakes or wood shingles is not allowed and they must be removed prior to the installation of the new roofing material.
Re roofing my house.
Echoing the house colors in a roof shingle a shade or two darker is an easy way to get a unified look.
Though roofing materials generally have a lifespan of 20 30 years roofs will wear out sooner or later and can cost several thousand dollars to be done professionally.
Fortunately with the right materials planning precautions and the proper application of elbow grease any homeowner can re roof their house safely and cheaply.
Cost to reroof a house the total cost to reroof a house with new shingles is between 4 707 to 15 690 which includes old roof removal new roofing materials and professional installation.
When re roofing a building that is located within a fbz mfd or vhfh fire district the portion of the roof covering which is re roofed shall comply as an approved class a roof covering.
If you can t walk around on it comfortably hire a pro.
Get out a ladder and climb up onto your roof.
If you passed this first test go to the lumberyard or home center and throw a bundle of shingles onto your shoulder.
Medium gray would flatter a yellow ochre or red house too.