Metal over fiberglass shingles - steep slope

09-11-2008, 07:22 PM	#1
napper Newbie   Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: L.A. (lower Alabama!) Posts: 26	Metal over fiberglass shingles - steep slope I am considering placing a metal roof over an existing fiberglass shingle roof. It is a 20/12 pitch. (true A frame house) Would I need to remove the existing roof? This process could be a real pain on a 20/12 slope.

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09-11-2008, 09:28 PM	#2
rustyjames Member   Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 187	Metal over fiberglass shingles - steep slope Quote: Originally Posted by napper I am considering placing a metal roof over an existing fiberglass shingle roof. It is a 20/12 pitch. (true A frame house) Would I need to remove the existing roof? This process could be a real pain on a 20/12 slope. Metal roofing is often applied over shingles but that also depends on what system or manufacturer. Check out the "ask the experts" foum at metalroof.com they're very helpful.

09-11-2008, 09:32 PM	#3
rustyjames Member   Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 187	Metal over fiberglass shingles - steep slope http://www.metalroofing.com/

09-11-2008, 11:22 PM	#4
OldNBroken Doing This Way Too Long   Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: North Idaho Posts: 974	Metal over fiberglass shingles - steep slope Quote: Originally Posted by napper I am considering placing a metal roof over an existing fiberglass shingle roof. It is a 20/12 pitch. (true A frame house) Would I need to remove the existing roof? This process could be a real pain on a 20/12 slope. Pain? Gravity is your friend Always better to start with a clean slate, especially when it comes to metal. If you can, do.

09-12-2008, 11:20 AM	#5
Ed the Roofer Super Moderator   Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,384	Metal over fiberglass shingles - steep slope You may not "Need" to do a tear-off, but if you want it to last and not have the fasteners back out from a toggling effect, then you should do a tear-off and inspect and repair the decking if necessary. Ed __________________ Stay Tuned For Our New Informative And Helpful Web Site, Coming Soon To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.