Don’t want to spend on labor costs to deshingling your current roof and the recycling costs of throwing all that old roofing away?

Have you considered adding another layer to your current roof?

This reroofing alternative is very much possible. However, adding a new layer of shingles isn’t for everybody.

Removing the old shingles is called the “tear-off” step. Choosing to avoid this, and layer on top of your old shingles, can save your around $1000 on your total roof repair.

Assuming that these new shingles are being layered on a roof in relatively good condition, they will work like a brand new roof – but only at the shingle level. Not stripping the shingles means we won’t be able to inspect or replace the underlayment or address any weak points that could cause future issues.

Here’s 4 questions to ask before adding a layer to your roof:

Only roofs with asphalt shingles can have additional layers added. Roof materials like metal, tile, or wood will need a replacement. Additionally, this bottom layer of shingles will need to be in good shape.

Read: Learn About the 5 Types of Roofing Materials

#2: Can my structure support the weight of a new layer?

A single bundle of shingles averages around 50 to 80 pounds… you can imagine that weight adds up quick!

While building codes usually allow you to add 2 layers of shingles on your roof, if the structure’s frame can’t hold up the weight then you’re asking for a cave in. Luckily we don’t have to worry about snow around here, but the weight of the shingles is still heavy enough.

A quick climb up your roof, and an inspection of your attic, is the best way to tell how your structure is doing against the current weight.

#3 What’s the current state of my shingles?

Depending on the current status of your roof, a replacement might be easier.

The benefits of reshingling? You’ll save some money on labor and waste and will not have to worry about storms while the roofing work is being completed.

However, if your current shingles and underlayment are damaged, it’s better to get a new roofing system and take care of the problem now. Why waste money on a new layer of shingles only to have it sabotaged by the old stuff?

Uncertain about the state of your shingles? We recommend that you call for your free 45 minute consultation. We will quickly scale up your roof to check things out, then give you the lowdown to go from there.

Schedule your free 45 minute consultation here.

If your roofing system as a whole is in bad shape, you’re better off completely replacing it all at once.

 If the previously installed underlament is falling apart, then it’s best to replace it along with the shingles, making sure your home stays healthy and protected. That’s just part of our Total Roofing Protection System.

Reroofing Alternatives – Adding a New Layer of Shingles

Let’s get your insurance to do what you’re paying it for… To cover your costs!

What good is homeowners insurance if it doesn’t cover what’s covering you? Sure, you can file claims about burst pipes and the occasional accident, but what other part of your home is exposed to the trial of the elements like your roof?

Your roof is your first line of defense against the elements, and what turns your walls and floor into a home. That’s why you want a roof that will protect you right!

Insurance is usually quick to cover small repairs and slight damages, but what if you’re looking at your roof and thinking it’s time for a new one?

You wonder, can I get homeowner’s insurance to pay for my roof?

Well it depends on your insurance policy, but the good news is that it’s 100% possible!

The even better news is that ProStruct Builders is ready to help you 100% of the way!

Listen to Susan W. who we helped out with a completely new roof:

“I am so happy with my new roof. Zach followed through with all the meetings with the insurance rep and really worked with the adjuster to get me a new roof…..My new roof is so pretty, I feel like its a new home.”

While most homeowners only call their insurance for billing issues or claims, we help clients every day, and therefore deal with insurance a lot.

No, it’s not easy business. But, when you’re used to the game they’re playing, when you understand the rules, it’s a lot easier to help YOU, the homeowner, get maximum coverage.

Insurance is pretty quick to cover minor repairs like leaks and dents, but they are more cautious when it comes to a big project like a full roof replacement.

Before moving forward with (what they see) as a big payout, they consider factors such as:

Of course it always depends on your specific insurance policy coverage, but typically companies will cover 

reasonably priced replacements for faultless damage done to a well-maintained roof.

Want to know more on the specifics? Schedule your free 45 minute consultation, and we’d be happy to check up on your roof.

Then when you’re ready for a roof replacement, we can help you work with your insurance to get you the maximum coverage possible! 

 Insurance companies have exclusions in their policies based on the date damage occurred and when the claim was filed.

Insurance is trying to only cover the necessities and they tend to turn down claims on worn down or improperly maintained roofs. That’s why it’s best to know where your roof stands, health wise AND policy wise!

We recommend going over your policy every 6 months or so to see what your policy covers. Additionally, we can check up on the lifecycle of your roof and how insurance is likely to treat it.

Need a new roof? With our competitive rates, you’re more likely to get the coverage you need for your coverage against the elements.

Does Homeowners Insurance Cover My New Roof?

Neighbors driving by your house are definitely going to notice that new set of shingles on your roof!

Getting your roof reshingled will boost curb appeal and is a visible display of your home’s increased equity. However, for those living under that roof, total protection takes a lot more than new shingles.

-Do you want an attic that builds up moisture, destroying stored valuables and growing mold?
-Do you want skylights and overhanging dormers to leak through the vulnerable cracks?

Having an exposed weak spot in your roof is just as bad as a leaky shingle, and it could do just as much damage to the valuables inside your house.

A roof that you can trust, a high performance roof that holds up no matter what, is a multiple part system. The shingles work together with the underlayment and ventilation system to keep your house both healthy and protected.

That’s our Total Protection Roofing System and it’s a group effort. Working together, each part is sustained by the other and accomplishes one of three goals: Seal, Defend, Breathe.

ProStruct’s Guide to a Total Protection Roof.

Shingles may be the first thing you see on a roof, but total roof protection begins below! The first layer ProStruct sets down is the sealant layer.

Between your roof deck and shingles we lay down an Owen Corning Preferred Underlayment. This is the layer that guarantees a final defense line against the elements. If a shingle happens to get chipped away or blown off, you’ll be safe with this pad under your shingles!

Besides the general Underlayment, we add additional protection on the parts of the roof that are known to cause the most trouble. We re-enforce these spots with an Ice and Water Barrier that goes around skylights, valleys, and dormers. Sealing these areas keeps water from leaking in, similar to the caulk around your bathtub’s corners.

Defending your home against the elements is our ProStruct goal! That’s why we use the highest quality shingles and roofing materials installed by our insured specialists.

We begin our shingles with a set of starter shingles on the edges of your home. These create a layer of interlock between your roof and the edges, basically extra protection against shingle blow off.

Then comes the star of the show: our Owens Corning Preferred Shingles. Both functional and fine-looking, we lay your choice of style and color, knowing you’ll be fully protected.

Finally we bring it all together with a last layer of hip and ridge shingles. This gives your roof the finished-by-a-professional look. They attractively shape around the edges of your home, helping protect vents and first points of contact with the weather.

Your roof looks finished with these first two pieces, but one behind-the-scenes piece is still missing…

Finally, we help prevent moisture and heat buildup in your attic by installing an intake and exhaust system within your roof. Vents on the edging of the roof help bring air inside, and exhaust vents on the ridge let air and heat escape.

Thanks to the ridge and hip shingles there’s no need to worry about water entering here! It’s fully protected and fully healthy thanks to our 3 part Total Roof protection system!

Seal, Defend, Breathe. The ABCs of Installing a Roof Right.

The 3 Most Popular Types of Roofs in Phoenix

With the extreme heats and wild monsoon seasons we experience in Arizona, a reliable roofing system is an integral piece of your home which often goes overlooked by the homeowner, we don't blame you though. At 

 we understand that the best roof is the one you never have to think about, and with one of our roofing systems that's exactly what you will get.

As 1 of 4 platinum preferred Owens Corning installers in the valley, we have access to the full catalog of shingle colors to perfectly accent your home. Each roofing system we install comes with a 25 year workmanship warranty as well as a 50 year materials protection warranty to ensure piece of mind for decades to come. In addition to the warranties, every one of our builds recieves an automatic upgrade to the Owens Corning DecoRidge high profile ridge caps, which offer an unmatched architectural appeal along with added protection. 

Tile roofs and desertscape go hand in hand to create the ideal scenery of the quintessential Phoenix home. We are a Boral preferred installer, and with many color options to choose from, we can help you find the perfect combination of style and protection your family deserves. Tiles are made from a combination of concrete, clay and basic raw materials of sand, cement or water and are designed to withstand our most brutal storms. An added value of tile roofs is, if an individual tile is broken from a stray baseball after your new roof has been installed, it can be easily replaced with a call to your local Phoenix roofing contractor. 

This approach is a new style of roofing system that is lightweight, durable, non-toxic and weather resistant. Using a spray application of Polyurethane Foam it contours to the different shapes of your roof and offers a reduction in noise factors and energy costs as well as helps with slope and drainage.

We understand there are many options when choosing a roofing contractor for your project. With a great track record and numerous experienced project managers available, Prostruct Builders is a leader within the industry. Call 

Different types of roofs in Phoenix

When tackling any shingle roofing project, it's important to know ahead of time the amount of materials you will need. There's nothing worse than getting to the day of a build and realizing you are short material and scrambling to find the necessary items to get the job done. Calculating the needed material ahead of time and factoring in the projected waste will save you hours or even days of headaches.

The first step is to figure out the square footage of your roof's surfaces which will involve a little math. Depending on the complexity of your roof this can range from a simple task to a complex combination of equations. For the purposes of this article let’s just keep it simple and look at a two plane gable roof system.

We were all taught this in high school, but the area of a surface is figured by multiplying the length by the width. If you do this for both sides of the roof and add them together you will find your total square footage of the roof.

With this information in hand, we can then start to calculate how many “squares” of shingles we will need. In roofer-talk, 1 square translate to 100 square feet. So for an easy example lets say we have 2 seperate roof slopes that are 1000 sqaure feet each. That would give us 20 squares. At 

 we created a simple calculator to estimate the amount of squares a given roof is by using the liveable square footage. 

Now enters the rule of three. For every one square, three bundles of shingles are required to cover the area. This is true for around 90% of shingle types and manufacturers, but you will want to double check when ordering that this is the case. Keep in mind this does not account for waste yet, which we will get into in a second. So if we go back to our example of a 2000 square foot roof, that would give us a total of 20 squares and require 60 bundles of shingles.

This equation works perfectly if you were to use every inch of product and have no waste left over, unfortunately that is never the case. A good rule of thumb for estimating waste is 10%. So with the waste included in this, we have our 20 square roof, requring 60 bundles with 10% waste equaling 66 total bundles needed for the job.

When installing a new roof (not applying shingles directly on top of existing asphalt roof) you will also need the same amount of underlayment to create a barrier between the wood and the shingles. Underlayment usually comes in rolls covering 4 squares per roll. Returning to our example of a 2000 square foot roof, this would require 5 rolls of underlayment for the 20 square job.

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