On 3/13/18 7:07 AM, Robert11 wrote:
Hello,

Getting ahead of myself here, but let me ask while I think of it:

Live outside of Boston.

Will probably go for a new roof in the Spring.

How "necessary" or desirable is it to remove the old
shingles first ?

Seems like it would be a much bigger job if we have the Contractor
remove the old (25 years old, but still fairly good; no curling, etc.)
ones first.

What are the pros and cons, please ?

What else should I be asking the Contractor ?

e.g., what "grade" of Shingles for up here in New England ?
I imagine most of the cost is the labor; right ?

That Rubberized sheet I think the use as a matter of course:
How far back up the rood should it extend ? Further is better ?

etc., etc. ?

Thanks, appreciate your opinions,
Bob

Have you thought about a metal roof?