The only way to know what's really going on under your roof is to take the old one off. Dee's Roofing tears off old layers carefully, protects your property, and recycles the debris.
Many older homes around Knoxville have two — sometimes three — layers of shingles stacked on top of each other. Each layer adds weight, traps heat and hides whatever is happening on the deck below. A complete roof tear-off strips all of it away so the new roof can go on a clean, sound surface.
Tear-off is messy work, and how it's handled matters. We protect landscaping, walkways and siding before we start, work in sections so your home isn't left exposed, and use magnetic sweepers to pick up nails from the driveway and yard when we're done.
Instead of sending everything to the landfill, Dee's recycles old roofing debris. It's one more way this family-owned, licensed and insured company from Powell does things a little differently.
Removing the old roof isn't just a step — it's what makes a new roof last.
Rotted, soft or delaminated boards are found and replaced instead of being covered up.
Removing extra layers takes stress off rafters and trusses.
Old flashing comes off with the shingles so new flashing can be installed correctly.
Old roofing material is recycled rather than simply dumped in a landfill.
Roofing over an existing layer can look cheaper on paper, but it leaves old problems in place. Soft decking stays soft, worn flashing stays worn, and the new shingles can telegraph every bump and curl beneath them.
Extra layers also hold more heat, which shortens shingle life, and they can make future repairs harder to diagnose. Some shingle manufacturers limit warranty coverage when shingles are installed over an old roof.
A full tear-off costs a bit more up front but gives you a roof built the right way — and Darrell will always explain exactly why we recommend it.
Here's how we handle the tear-off portion of your roofing project.
Building codes generally limit roofs to two layers, but we recommend tearing off down to the deck regardless so the decking can be inspected and the new roof installed properly.
We protect beds, shrubs, walkways and siding before we start and clean up thoroughly afterward, including a magnetic sweep for nails.
We work in manageable sections and keep exposed areas protected so your home isn't left open to the weather.
Dee's recycles old roofing debris rather than sending it all to the landfill.
It's the approach we recommend on every replacement because it lets us find and fix decking problems and install the new roof to the proper standard.
From your first phone call to the final cleanup, here's exactly what to expect when you hire Dee's Roofing and Seamless Gutters.
Call 865-431-9028 or request online. We'll come out, look at the job, answer your questions and give you a fair price — free, with no money up front.
We inspect the whole system, including attic ventilation, and recommend only what your home actually needs — no unnecessary replacements.
Darrell manages the job personally and is on site every day, with long-time crews who've worked alongside him for five to ten-plus years.
We clean up your property thoroughly and recycle the old roofing debris — leaving your home better than we found it.
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