(801) 232-5690 FREE ESTIMATE FROM THE GROUND UP ROOFING TEAR-OFF A roof tear-off is often necessary when replacing a roof. In many cities and towns, codes require a tear-off rather than adding additional layers on top of existing materials. Intermountain West Contractors keeps track of codes that apply to new roof installations over existing ones in order to advise you about the pertinent laws that apply to your location. Tearing off a roof can be difficult work and occasionally dangerous. Accidents such as someone falling through a rotted section of roof or being injured by flying material have been known to happen. For this reason, we discourage enthusiastic DIY-ers from attempting roof removals on their own. In addition, roof tear-off materials need to be disposed of properly according to city ordinances. At Intermountain West Contractors, we pride ourselves on keeping a safe and clean construction site, which means you won’t find roofing nails or parts of shingles in your yard after we’ve finished with the roof removal and installation. DO YOU KNOW WHAT’S UNDERNEATH THAT DAMAGED ROOF? Roofs are replaced because they are damaged or worn to a point where damage is imminent. Unless you are putting a new roof over a concrete one, building a new roof directly on top of a damaged one could make an existing problem worse. It is important to ask yourself “what is underneath that old roof? Did water leak into the construction below? Is there evidence of rot? What about a possible termite infestation?” Covering an old problematic roof could compromise the new one’s effectiveness. Unless there is a complete roof tear-off, there is no way to know if a new roof is covering up an old problem that needs to be repaired. ROOF TEAR-OFF BENEFITS In addition to allowing a very thorough inspection of your roof deck and attic, there are a few additional benefits you can expect from complete roof tear-offs: Houses and buildings with a single roof, rather than layered roofs on top of one another, translate better resale values. More so a potential sale may fall through during an inspection since layering is considered undesirable by most inspectors and homebuyers. It is much easier to inspect and repair eaves, sidewalls, and chimneys after an old roof is torn out. Tearing off layers of old roofing materials allows the roofer to install new, stronger support beams for the new roof, which can extend its life and energy efficiency. Most quality roofing manufacturers offer a roofing system rather than just roof shingles. A roofing system is comprised of interacting components that work together to weatherproof your building and provide you with a roof that lasts much longer than applying shingles alone. (801) 232-5690 GET A FREE ESTIMATE ABOUT US EXPERT ROOFERS TESTIMONIALS FINANCING CONTACT All rights reserved 2021 © Intermountain West Contractors, LLC