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Posted by on September 20, 2006, 11:32 am
m Ransley wrote:
> Is the attic unfinished and vented, what is the color and condition of
> the beams. From that type of damage it is something I would expect of an
> unvented cathedral ceiling. What brand and grade of shingles were used,
> they look bad.
They are the worst I've ever seen for a 10 year old roof. I've seen
25+ year old ones that look much better. I agree with the advice to do
the whole roof. Be sure to contract for removal of the existing
material. I would normally recommend that anyway, but I would
consider it absolutely necessary in this case. It will also allow for
full inspection of the sheathing, which I would want for a roof that is
this bad.
I'd inspect inside the attic for problems too. If the ventilation is
non-existent, you may find other problems as well. And first priority
is getting the attic fully ventilated.
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Posted by Tony Hwang on September 20, 2006, 11:04 am
Paul wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> I'm in a 10 year old brick two-story in Toronto, Canada. The sunward
> side of my roof looks pretty bad to me, while the shaded side is in
> perfect condition. Here is a link to some pictures of the problem;
>
> http://picasaweb.google.com/pauldelange7/MyRoofIsInTrouble
>
> I've heard that my roof needs better ventalation - any substance to
> this, or is it basically UV damage?
>
> Most importantly, what sort of stance do I take with repairman (I fix
> alot of things, but I don't think I want to do this one!). Do I;
> - need a new roof (sunny side only)
> - just need some repair where the shingles are worn, and perhaps some
> new vents?
>
> I just want to know what I'm talking about before engaging any
> repairmen. Thanks!
>
Hi,
Not enough vent. ruined the shingles.
Also what is the color of shingles? Dark ones absorb more heat for sure.
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Posted by Goedjn on September 20, 2006, 12:20 pm
>Hi All,
>
>I'm in a 10 year old brick two-story in Toronto, Canada. The sunward
>side of my roof looks pretty bad to me, while the shaded side is in
>perfect condition. Here is a link to some pictures of the problem;
>
>http://picasaweb.google.com/pauldelange7/MyRoofIsInTrouble
>
>I've heard that my roof needs better ventalation - any substance to
>this, or is it basically UV damage?
>
>Most importantly, what sort of stance do I take with repairman (I fix
>alot of things, but I don't think I want to do this one!). Do I;
>- need a new roof (sunny side only)
>- just need some repair where the shingles are worn, and perhaps some
>new vents?
>
>I just want to know what I'm talking about before engaging any
>repairmen. Thanks!
I'd say that roof is a good candidate for non-asphalt roofing
of some sort. Slate, or fiberglass/concrete, or something.
http://www.metalshingle.com/ has some interesting stuff,
or maybe integral photovoltaic panels.
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Posted by on September 20, 2006, 12:38 pm
don't forget to check for amage to the sheeting, the boards may need to
be replaced as well, even if nothing has been getting in.
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Paul wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> I'm in a 10 year old brick two-story in Toronto, Canada. The sunward
> side of my roof looks pretty bad to me, while the shaded side is in
> perfect condition. Here is a link to some pictures of the problem;
>
> http://picasaweb.google.com/pauldelange7/MyRoofIsInTrouble
>
> I've heard that my roof needs better ventalation - any substance to
> this, or is it basically UV damage?
>
> Most importantly, what sort of stance do I take with repairman (I fix
> alot of things, but I don't think I want to do this one!). Do I;
> - need a new roof (sunny side only)
> - just need some repair where the shingles are worn, and perhaps some
> new vents?
>
> I just want to know what I'm talking about before engaging any
> repairmen. Thanks!
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Posted by IGot2P on September 20, 2006, 1:50 pm
Paul wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> I'm in a 10 year old brick two-story in Toronto, Canada. The sunward
> side of my roof looks pretty bad to me, while the shaded side is in
> perfect condition. Here is a link to some pictures of the problem;
>
> http://picasaweb.google.com/pauldelange7/MyRoofIsInTrouble
>
> I've heard that my roof needs better ventalation - any substance to
> this, or is it basically UV damage?
>
> Most importantly, what sort of stance do I take with repairman (I fix
> alot of things, but I don't think I want to do this one!). Do I;
> - need a new roof (sunny side only)
> - just need some repair where the shingles are worn, and perhaps some
> new vents?
>
> I just want to know what I'm talking about before engaging any
> repairmen. Thanks!
Before you do anything check and see if the singles were made by
Certainteed. They had a major problem from about 1992 through 1997 with
their shingles curling on the corners. If they were made by Certainteed
just point your browser to http://tinyurl.com/nl93v and start the
roofing claim process. There is also a class action lawsuit against them
that you might want to jump into.
Don
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