The tear off gets a lot more complicated if you have something other than asphalt up there.
New roof tiles that look old.
Composite or vinyl slate tile is expected to last 40 60 years.
Clay roof tiles and natural slates that are in good condition after 50 years have perfectly demonstrated their durability and will almost certainly survive for the next 50 years and beyond.
Tile roofing remains.
If you are looking for reclaimed roof tiles then look no further.
Some european structures have natural slate tile roofs that are centuries old.
Both genuine and synthetic slate are produced in lengths from 8 to about 24 with widths from about 4 to 16.
However be aware of the disadvantages of using reclaimed tiles and slates.
If you have an old asbestos roof the cost of removing the roof will be higher and you will probably have to hire an asbestos removal service to remove and dispose of the asbestos tiles.
If you can see original wood shingles on the underside of your roof when you re up in the attic you ll need not only to tear everything off but also to install new plywood decking all of which likely adds 5 000 or more to your costs.
The reclaimed company specialise in a range of second hand tiles from slates to concrete.
We specialise in old roofing materials inlcuding tiles.