|
KEYWORD |
QUESTION |
ANSWER |
| Permit |
Is a permit needed to put shingles on my roof? |
No, but the contractor is required to be registered
in the City of Lakewood. |
| Number of roofs - |
How many layers of shingles can I have on my roof? |
The maximum number of layers is three (3). |
| Can I put shingles over a tile or slate roof? |
Only if the shingle manufacture states that their
product can be installed over tiles or slate. |
| Type of shingle |
What are the minimum requirements for shingles? |
The city requires a minimum of 235-pound asphalt
or 220 pound fiberglass shingle. |
| Gutters & Downspouts |
Can I splash-block my downspouts? |
Proper connection of gutters and downspouts is
to the storm sewer. See Proper Sewer Connections |
| Shingle vs. rolled roofing |
- |
Shingles can be used on roofs with a pitch of 3/12
or steeper. Less than 3/12 requires rolled roofing. |