# Metal Roof Over Shingles Boise ID | Recover Installation | Metal Roofing Boise

> Installing a metal roof over an existing single layer of asphalt shingles — a real option under Boise-area recover code provisions when the deck and existing roof qualify, at a lower cost than full tear-off.

URL: https://metalroofingboise.net/metal-roof-over-shingles-boise/

## Price

$900-$1600 roofing square (100 sq ft) installed. 2026 installed pricing for standing seam or exposed-fastener recover installs, roughly in line with a standard install minus tear-off/disposal cost.

## What's included

- On-site inspection to confirm the roof actually qualifies for a recover — one existing shingle layer, sound deck, no active leaks
- Written price before any work starts, showing the savings versus a full tear-off
- Furring strip or batten system installed over the shingles where the panel system requires an air gap for condensation control
- High-temperature synthetic underlayment installed per manufacturer spec for a recover assembly
- Panel system installed per the same fastening and finish standards as a tear-off install
- New flashing at all penetrations, chimneys, and wall tie-ins
- Snow guards where the roof overhangs an entry, walkway, or lower roof
- Full site cleanup

## Process

01. **Free qualification inspection** - We check layer count, deck condition, and code eligibility before quoting a recover — some roofs genuinely need a tear-off instead, and we say so.
02. **Permit and panel order** - We pull the recover permit and order the panel system for your roof.
03. **Recover install** - Furring or battens go down where the system requires an air gap, then underlayment, flashing, and panels are installed to the same spec as a standard tear-off job.
04. **Inspection and walkthrough** - Final inspection, cleanup, and we walk the finished roof with you.

## When it's needed

- Single-layer shingle roof in otherwise sound condition, ready for an upgrade to metal
- Want to avoid tear-off cost and disposal time
- Deck confirmed sound with no active leaks or rot

## FAQ

**Can any roof get a metal recover over shingles?**

No — it depends on layer count (typically one existing layer, not two), deck condition, and local code. We check this at the free inspection before quoting; if your roof doesn't qualify, a tear-off is the honest recommendation.

**Does metal over shingles need special ventilation?**

Often yes. Trapping moisture between the old shingle layer and new metal panel without an air gap or adequate ventilation can cause condensation problems — this is why furring strips or battens are frequently required on a recover assembly, not optional trim.

**How much do I save versus a full tear-off?**

Mainly the tear-off labor and disposal cost, which typically runs $40-100 per square on a shingle tear-off — the panel material and install labor cost roughly the same either way.

**Will this hide a bad deck?**

That's the real risk, and it's exactly why the inspection matters — a recover doesn't let us see or fix a compromised deck the way a tear-off does. If we suspect deck issues, we'll recommend a tear-off instead of a recover that could mask the problem.