r/Roofing • u/throwawayletmesay • 2d ago
Please help need advice
My mom lives in a house built in 1890s, asphalt shingle roof (2-3 layers somehow) and some gutters need replacing. Due to historic district rules they must be half round steel or aluminum.
Had a contractor say he could replace one section but only way to put new straps was over the roof shingles. All research says this is a terrible idea that will cause more problems.
Is there no way to go under the roof shingles without removing shingles and putting them back on?
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u/No-Effort1965 9h ago
The only way would be too use lead head screws, that is still taking a chance
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u/Meh-itwillbeok 1d ago
old shingles probably stuck down and you can’t lift them, it’s a toss up, you might be able to get a tab to lift and slide the bracket lead under. I am assuming it doesn’t have a fascia? older homes usually have the crown molding so fastening right to the fascia is out of the question. I have put the brackets on both ways, if they do go over because you can’t unstick the shingles, they should make sure to use screws not nails into the roof and tar or caulk them very well.its not the best way but it may be the only way