Any time you layer on top of existing shingles you cut down the life span of the new roof. (Roof gets hotter and so the materials deteriorate faster.)
So you may be able to do it (check local codes) but it isn't advisable.
If you're looking to save, you may be able to do the tear-off yourself.
Complete instructions should be included on the shingle package, but essentially what you will be doing is placing the top of the new shingle against the bottom edge of the old shingle, assuming the exposure of the shingles is the same.
With composition shingles, no felt is necessary between shingle layers. When the exposure of the shingles is the same as the old exposure, the bottom edge of the old shingles is used as a guide for the upper edge of the new shingles in placement. This ability to place the shingles would be lost if covered with felt.
Specifically, No, shingles aren't needed. When laying Ice Guard, it should be installed over/or under the tar paper, and under where the shingles "will " be installed. You could wait for probably up to a month afterwords to install the shingles over top of the Ice Guard.
certainly, cut them 12" wide
No dimensional shingles require 4 bundles per square
Could be three or four, depending on the weight.
To properly install ridge cap shingles on your roof, follow these steps: Start by measuring and cutting the ridge cap shingles to fit the length of the ridge of your roof. Apply a bead of roofing cement along the top edge of the ridge. Place the ridge cap shingles over the ridge, making sure they overlap each other and the roof surface. Nail the ridge cap shingles in place using roofing nails, ensuring they are securely fastened. Apply additional roofing cement over the nails and seams to seal and protect the ridge cap shingles. It is important to follow the manufacturer's instructions and safety guidelines when installing ridge cap shingles on your roof.
To install asphalt shingles on a roof, start by preparing the roof surface and laying down a waterproof underlayment. Next, install starter shingles along the eaves and edges of the roof. Then, begin laying the asphalt shingles in rows, overlapping each row to ensure proper water drainage. Secure the shingles with nails and continue until the entire roof is covered. Finally, trim any excess shingle material and install ridge caps along the peak of the roof for a finished look.
They are shingles that are thicker than the regular 3-tab shingles, so they stand out better on the roof and create a nicer look. The 'dim' stands for dimensional, as an additional dimension to a flat tabbed shingle.
Both 3-tab and Dimensional shingles offer coupons with their packaging. Check on the packages of the shingles themselves at your local Home Depot to find out what savings might be had by using these coupons.
To install 3-tab shingles on a roof, start by preparing the roof deck and ensuring it is clean and free of debris. Next, install a drip edge along the eaves and rakes of the roof. Then, begin laying the shingles starting from the bottom edge, overlapping each row to create a staggered pattern. Secure the shingles with roofing nails and continue this process until the entire roof is covered. Finally, trim any excess shingles and install ridge caps along the peak of the roof for a finished look.
Shingles is present all over the world.