Can I put a metal roof over asphalt shingles?

• <div><p>You can technically install a metal roof over asphalt shingles, but it isn’t a good idea. This is because you’re essentially creating a moisture barrier under the metal, which can easily—and often does—lead to significant mold damage. Removing an asphalt roof isn’t terribly expensive, and some roofing companies might cut you a serious labor and disposal discount if you add it to a new install. </p></div>

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Q: What connects a roof to a wall?

• <div><p>During the framing process, builders connect the roof to the walls with materials, including metal connectors, plywood panels, and wood blocks. These roof-to-wall connections are important and provide weatherproofing, noise and temperature insulation, protection against pests, and home integrity. The type of connector and method used will vary, depending on your home&rsquo;s construction and needs, and each has pros and cons in terms of cost, noise insulation, longevity, and reliability. Talk with your home or roofing contractor about the best connectors for your roof and walls, and what they recommend for your home.</p></div>

Q: Do you have to remove shingles before installing a metal roof?

• <div><p>In most cases and locations, roofs with a single layer of asphalt roofing shingles won't require roof removal before installing a metal roof. However, underlayment may be necessary on roofs with moderate shingle damage. Heavily damaged roofs or ones with multiple shingle layers will most likely require removal before a metal roof can go on.</p></div>

Q: Does home insurance cover roof replacement?

• <div><p>Home insurance covers roof replacement if the roof is damaged due to a covered peril, such as a falling tree branch or storm damage. It won&rsquo;t cover roof replacement due to normal wear and tear or lack of maintenance.</p></div>

Q: Why put furring strips under a metal roof?

• <div><p>Furring strips reduce heat transfer to your home. Unlike materials like <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/wood-shake-vs-shingle.htm">wood roof shakes</a>, metal panels have a high heat conductivity and will readily pass heat to the materials underneath. If that material is your roof deck, you&rsquo;ll notice hotter temperatures in your living space, especially during the summer. Furring strips add a layer of air insulation to reduce that heat transfer.</p></div>

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Last update on November 27, 2025

Reviewed in November 2025
Didn't clean anything. Just put a bug vaccum at the end of a vent while he was "working" on the chimney for 20 mins
Allstar Home services
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Reviewed in March 2022
Great company. Cleaned our chimney and were extremely thorough. Would highly recommend it.
United Home Services
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Reviewed in June 2018
We had a emergency due to a pipe break in the slab. The plumber arrived within 2 hours and I was able to track him online. Ultimately the leak was fixed by cutting and capping the hard water line to the house but it took a while for the plumber to figure things out. He did not inspire...
Goettl Air Conditioning & Plumbing
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Reviewed in March 2017
Interesting that their site says they are closed today, a Saturday. We called this company on a Saturday morning receiving a recommendation through close friends. A Beyer Boy plumber came out within 1 hour of being called, and he basically came in to repair a mess left behind from a plumber we...
Beyer Boys A/C, Heating & Plumbing
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Reviewed in November 2016
The communication was excellent. Gentleman called to let me know he was on his way. Arrived promptly. Cleaned the chimney efficiently. Very easy and painfree way to have necessary maintenance done if you burn your fireplace. I've had this company before, with equally good results.
Wolfman Chimney & Fireplace
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Reviewed in April 2015
Provider had to dig out the area around valve box to gain access to replace all necessary parts. Provider was knowledgeable, efficient and professional. The broken handle and rusted piping were replaced quickly. Our old valve box was missing the cap and was worn. Provider replaced valve box....
Lujan Plumbing
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Reviewed in January 2014
Cleaned and inspected fireplace firebox and chimney. Recommendations made for future repairs. Very reasonable price quote given for repairs. |Only problem we experienced was the original request to set an appointment date apparently was lost but following second request for appointment...
Guardian Chimney Sweep
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Reviewed in August 2013
I called Jon Chalker and he came promptly and gave me a quote for the task I wanted performed. Two weeks later Mike and Harrison arrived and promptly went to work, removing 500 sq. feet of turf and replacing with mulch and river rock. Both gentlemen were friendly and fast. They also mulched...
Alamo City Arbor Care
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Reviewed in March 2013
Mr. Alvarado came out right on time to give an estimate. His price was very good. He did the work when it was scheduled, without me even being there. He fixed the crown of the chimney and re-mortared some of the bricks that were about to fall off. He was very polite, pleasant and...
Alvarado's Masonry Construction & Remodeling
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Reviewed in February 2008
Scheduling was easy. It took two tries to get them out because of the weather on the day of the first appointment. When they came out, they checked the chimney and said it was fine and didn't need cleaning. They did make some recommendations about the capped gas line in the fireplace that I...
CHIMNEY SWEEP WEST
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