metal over wood shakes

g man · 10-18-2006, 09:24 PM

I would like to know if i can go right over the top of old wood shakes, it's on an old farm shed .i think it would faster and less mess thanks for any input

AaronB · 10-19-2006, 07:28 AM

You can do anything you want if its your building, but it is not best practice.

It is done a lot over cut shingles, but split shakes are mush thicker ond less uniform, so I do not think I would do it if it were mine.

RooferJim · 10-22-2006, 10:42 AM

no matter what its always a better job to strip the old roof.

RooferJim
www.jbennetteroofing.com

**joasis** · 10-22-2006, 06:28 PM

If the shakes are laying flat, and if you use long woodgrip screws, it can be done, but be aware that if you walk on the steel, even 26 ga., you can dent it from the back side and it will be visable from the ground. As the above posts advise, it is always better to strip a roof, but we have installed many over shakes with no problems.

10-18-2006, 09:24 PM	#1
g man milkman Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: illinois Posts: 1	metal over wood shakes I would like to know if i can go right over the top of old wood shakes, it's on an old farm shed .i think it would faster and less mess thanks for any input

10-19-2006, 07:28 AM	#2
AaronB Commercial Roofing Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 927	metal over wood shakes You can do anything you want if its your building, but it is not best practice. It is done a lot over cut shingles, but split shakes are mush thicker ond less uniform, so I do not think I would do it if it were mine. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Free inspection within 12 miles Seamless Polyurea Roofing Membranes for Metal Roofing, Roof Leak Repair, Seamless Commercial Spray Foam Insulation, Seamless Commercial Roofing, SPF Roofing, Industrial Insulation, Our trucks are red but our roofing is GREEN!

10-22-2006, 10:42 AM	#3
RooferJim Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 191	metal over wood shakes no matter what its always a better job to strip the old roof. RooferJim www.jbennetteroofing.com

10-22-2006, 06:28 PM	#4
joasis General Contractor Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 868	metal over wood shakes If the shakes are laying flat, and if you use long woodgrip screws, it can be done, but be aware that if you walk on the steel, even 26 ga., you can dent it from the back side and it will be visable from the ground. As the above posts advise, it is always better to strip a roof, but we have installed many over shakes with no problems.

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