Roof Replacement Removing Overlay in Dallas – Lakewood
A hailstorm passing through Lakewood in June left this Dallas home’s roof with damage serious enough to require a full replacement — and an inspection during the permitting process turned up something the initial storm assessment hadn’t accounted for: the existing roof already carried two full layers of shingles. Here’s how Phillips Home Improvements turned an insurance claim into a complete, code-compliant reroof from the decking up.
Lakewood – Dallas
Lakewood is a residential community in Dallas, TX. Phillips Home Improvements serves this neighborhood and much of the greater Dallas area.
Project at a Glance
- Location: Dallas, TX
- Neighborhood: Lakewood
- Property Type: Single-Family Home
- Project Size: 44 Squares Roofing
- Project Scope: Full Roof Replacement Following Storm/Hail Damage (Insurance Claim)
The Challenge: Storm Damage and Two Layers of Aging Shingles
After a hailstorm moved through Lakewood, this home’s roof sustained damage significant enough to move the homeowners into an insurance claim for a full replacement rather than a spot repair. Phillips Home Improvements worked with the homeowners from the initial damage assessment through the permitting process.
That process surfaced a detail the roof’s exterior condition alone didn’t reveal: underneath the damaged shingles, the roof already had two full layers of asphalt/fiberglass shingles installed from a prior job. That single fact would end up shaping the entire scope of the replacement.
The Discovery: A Roof That Couldn’t Take a Third Layer
A close inspection filed with the City of Dallas permit confirmed the roof’s history: two existing layers of shingles were already in place. Adding new shingles directly over that as a third layer — a faster, cheaper option some roofs get — wasn’t an option here. It would have added weight the structure wasn’t built to carry and doesn’t meet current building code.
That ruled out a layover entirely. The only responsible path was a complete tear-off of both existing layers down to the bare decking, filed and permitted as a full remove-and-replace reroof.
The Solution: A Complete Owens Corning® System, Layer by Layer
With the decking exposed and inspected, the crew rebuilt the roof system from the ground up: Owens Corning® Starter Strip Plus along the edges, Owens Corning® ProArmor® synthetic underlayment across the full roof, and Owens Corning® WeatherLock® ice-and-water barrier at the eaves and valleys where wind-driven rain does the most damage.
On top of that went Owens Corning® TruDefinition® Duration® shingles in Driftwood, finished with matching Owens Corning® RizeRidge® AR hip and ridge caps, new galvanized drip edge, and fresh flashing at every penetration — with roof accessory paint color-matched to the new system so none of it reads as a mismatched patch.
The Results: A Code-Compliant Roof Built From the Decking Up
This Lakewood home now has a single, code-compliant shingle layer over a fully inspected deck, rather than a third layer stacked on top of unresolved history. Owens Corning® VentSure® strip vents were added along the way to keep attic air moving beneath the new system.
Because the claim was scoped around what the roof actually needed rather than the fastest approved fix, the homeowners got a full tear-off and rebuild instead of a shortcut that would have left the same underlying issue in place for the next owner to find.
Before, During & After: Full Roof Replacement
The Phillips Way
How we handled every step of this project — from first inspection to final sign-off.
Step 1
Inspect & Document
The team documented the hail damage for the homeowners’ insurance claim and, during inspection, confirmed the roof already carried two full layers of shingles — a detail that shaped everything filed with the City of Dallas.
Step 2
Advocate & Confirm
Phillips worked directly with the homeowners to confirm the claim covered a full tear-off rather than a layover, then pulled City of Dallas Permit before any work began.
Step 3
Prepare & Protect
Removing two full layers of shingles produces roughly twice the tear-off debris of a standard reroof, so the crew staged the property accordingly to keep landscaping, gutters, and siding clear during removal.
Step 4
Install & Restore
Crews installed the full Owens Corning® system from the decking up — Starter Strip Plus, ProArmor® underlayment, WeatherLock® protection at the eaves and valleys, TruDefinition® Duration® shingles in Driftwood, and RizeRidge® hip and ridge caps.
Step 5
Clean Up
With two layers of old shingles removed, cleanup included a thorough magnetic sweep of the yard, driveway, and landscaping beds for stray nails and debris.
Step 6
Walkthrough & Sign-Off
The team walked the finished roof with the homeowners to confirm the completed work matched the approved insurance scope before closing out the permit.
Materials Specification
| Material Category | Brand & Product Specification | Quantity / Square Footage |
|---|---|---|
| Roofing Shingles | Owens Corning® TruDefinition® Duration® Shingles, Driftwood | 44 Squares |
| Hip & Ridge Shingles | Owens Corning® RizeRidge® AR Hip & Ridge Shingles, Driftwood | 33 Linear Ft |
| Starter Course | Owens Corning® Starter Strip Plus | 105 Linear Ft |
| Underlayment | Owens Corning® ProArmor® Synthetic Roof Underlayment | 50 Squares |
| Ice & Water Barrier | Owens Corning® WeatherLock® Ice & Water Barrier | 2 Squares |
| Attic Ventilation | Owens Corning® VentSure® Strip Vents | 16 Sections |
| Drip Edge | Galvanized Drip Edge, Woodgrain Texture, Bronze | 32 Pieces |
| Flashing | Galvanized Multi-Size Flashing | As Needed Per Penetration |
| Roof Accessory Paint | Color-Matched Roof Accessory Paint, Weathered Wood | 3 Cans |
Why Proper Preparation Matters
A roof that already carries two layers of shingles can’t simply take a third — the added weight isn’t accounted for in most homes’ structural design, and current code doesn’t allow it. Removing both existing layers down to the bare decking let the crew inspect the deck itself for hidden damage before installing anything new, rather than sealing an unknown condition underneath a fresh layer of shingles.
Materials Selected for Long-Term Performance
Each layer of the Owens Corning® system serves a specific purpose: ProArmor® synthetic underlayment sheds water more consistently across the full roof than traditional felt, WeatherLock® adds a rubberized barrier at the eaves and valleys where ice and wind-driven rain cause the most damage, and VentSure® strip vents keep attic air moving so shingles aren’t baking from underneath. Driftwood was selected to read as one continuous color across the field and the RizeRidge® ridge caps.
The Phillips Approach
Once the two-layer shingle history came to light, Phillips didn’t default to the faster option of layering over it — a full tear-off costs more in labor but is the only way to actually see the decking underneath. That same standard carried into the insurance process: Phillips worked directly with the homeowners to make sure the approved claim reflected the roof’s real condition rather than the quickest sign-off.
Coverage & Warranty
This roof replacement is backed by Phillips Home Improvements’ standard workmanship warranty, in addition to the manufacturer’s material warranty on the Owens Corning® products installed.
Questions Related to this Roof Replacement Project
Q: Why would a roofing company ever cover a roof with a second layer of shingles?
Q: How can homeowners tell if their own roof already has more than one layer of shingles before getting a replacement quoted?
Q: Why does attic ventilation matter as much as the shingles themselves on a roof replacement?
More From Phillips Home Improvements
Roof Replacement Services See the full scope of what we do and how we approach every project.
All Dallas Services Roofing, gutters, siding, windows, and more in your area.
Roofing Articles & Tips Read more about roof replacements, storm damage, and material choices.
Phillips Home Improvements Proudly Serves Dallas, Texas
