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61_FL_Apache · 04-01-2021, 02:28 PM

Im not a roofer, but with a shake roof, I would replace than cover. Asphalt shingles you can get away with that. They never really curl up. I would worry the old shakes underneath may cause issues with the new ones.

I totally get your point to cover them with new.

04-01-2021, 02:28 PM	#3
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,067	Re: Take the old off or leave it on ,that's my question Im not a roofer, but with a shake roof, I would replace than cover. Asphalt shingles you can get away with that. They never really curl up. I would worry the old shakes underneath may cause issues with the new ones. I totally get your point to cover them with new. __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 2001 Blazer 4D 2WD 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)