<div dir="ltr"><div>Slightly off topic, but I just went up into the attic in my house and realized that the roof is desperately in need of replacement. Honestly, if I waited any longer, I'd have to start replacing the sheathing.</div><div><br></div><div>The question is, should I rip off the old and replace, or just roof over existing? Existing is about 15 years old and completely shot. It's the only layer on the roof.</div><div><br></div><div>Keep in mind it's the middle of winter, so not exactly the most pleasant time to replace the roofing. If I need a total tear-off, I'll let a pro do it, and probably replace a few sheets of sheathing. Roofing over the existing, I can handle that over a few weekends. </div><div><br></div><div>The other question is if roofing over, do I put down new tar paper? Existing is leaking.</div><div><br></div><div>I'll be doing some research on my own, but the collective wisdom here is something I can trust.</div><div><br></div><br clear="all"><div><div class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div>Regards,<br>-Steve<br><a href="http://woodworking.bigelowsite.com" target="_blank">http://woodworking.bigelowsite.com</a><br></div><a href="http://pen-blanks.us" target="_blank">http://pen-blanks.us</a><br></div></div></div>
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