Tile roof on top of shingle roof

[Felipe Munoz]

Would this be a deal breaker for you?  I'm about to buy a fix and flip property in Phoenix, AZ.  It has a tile roof that was put on top of an old shingle roof.  Everything seems to be in good condition but this is done incorrectly.  Rehab budget does not allow for roof replacement.  If not for this "issue", the house is in great shape.  Anyone ever encounter something like this?

Thanks!

-Felipe

[Michael Hacker]

How old is the house?  My understanding is that you cannot simply throw tile onto a shingle roof without reinforcing the trusses or roof framing for the added weight.  So you may want to take that into consideration.