Roofing Issues

We have discussed reshingling homes previously and the error that can be made by not removing the existing shingles, this becomes worse when this is done several times adding significant weight to a roof that it is not designed for. This can also be a greater problem when considering installing the fashionable solar panel system or upgrading the asphalt shingle system to a clay tile roof without reinforcing the roof structure to compensate. I recently became aware of a home with this issue that suddenly had structural failure and the roof structure became the basement structure due to catastophic failure. Luckily this did not cause injury to the home owner but repair costs can be significant and a financial nightmare especially if the contractor doing the work is not appropriately insured. Close inspection of the attic area in homes of this type is recommended if you are considering purchasing a home of this type.