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Posted by al on July 11, 2006, 5:49 pm
Kurt Ullman wrote:
> "MDT at Paragon Home Inspections, LLC"
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> > What kind of roofing material on what kind of roof?
>
> Dimensional shingles on a home's roof. Do you need more information?
> If so, what?
I just had a new roof put on. I wanted dimensional shingles but the
roofer ruled them out because he said my roof did not have a steep
enough pitch which could result in water damage eventually. Apparently
water won't drain off the roof well enough with dimensional without a
steeper pitch. He said lots of companies will use dimensional if
customers ask for them even if their roofs lack the necessary pitch,
but he won't. So you may want to look into that.
If you're in a hurricane affected area, as I am, where roofers are very
nearly overwhelmed with business, you may also want to pay close
attention to each step of the job they do because they are having a
hard time keeping laborers and many of the workers lack experience.
Also, the guys that did mine failed to replace some rotted fascia even
though the contract specified an amount that would have allowed for it.
When they came back to check it, the first piece they checked broke
off in the guys hand, so they went ahead and did that whole side of the
house. They had to pry up the new drip edge they'd installed, then
reinstalled that same stuff, which they had to come back, again, to
replace. So they're really trying to cut costs because the cost of
materials are rising. There's more, but I won't bore you with any more
details. Just keep an eye on things.
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Posted by Kurt Ullman on July 11, 2006, 6:22 pm
> Kurt Ullman wrote:
> > "MDT at Paragon Home Inspections, LLC"
> >
> > > What kind of roofing material on what kind of roof?
> >
> > Dimensional shingles on a home's roof. Do you need more information?
> > If so, what?
>
> I just had a new roof put on. I wanted dimensional shingles but the
> roofer ruled them out because he said my roof did not have a steep
> enough pitch which could result in water damage eventually. Apparently
> water won't drain off the roof well enough with dimensional without a
> steeper pitch. He said lots of companies will use dimensional if
> customers ask for them even if their roofs lack the necessary pitch,
> but he won't. So you may want to look into that.
>
This is a redo and we are replacing dimensional with dimensional.
After 20 years, I think I would have noted any problems like that (g).
BTW: Being replaces because of hail damage.
Thanks for the reply.
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Posted by on July 11, 2006, 5:52 pm
Kurt Ullman wrote:
> I am having my roof redone. Believing in "trust but verify", what are
> some of the things I should be looking while they are here and for
> awhile after they have left to make sure the job is being done properly.
Get details of how and where they'll use drip edge and flashing.
Make sure they are 'certified' installers for the brand roofing they
want to use.
Make sure they follow that manufacturers guidelines- download the
instructions for that partic. type roofing (brand and make/model) so
you are familiar with how it should 'look' when installed properly.
Make sure you get a wind warranty that matches your area.
If your roof needs ventilation improvements, make sure they do this
(not for free, but if it needs doing, pay 'em to do it).
If you have any current problems, make sure they know in advance.
Dave
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Posted by Muff on July 11, 2006, 5:55 pm
Kurt, get a GAF factory certified roofer and have them put it on they have
an excellent warrantee program.
Muff
> I am having my roof redone. Believing in "trust but verify", what are
> some of the things I should be looking while they are here and for
> awhile after they have left to make sure the job is being done properly.
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Posted by tbasc@bellsouth.net on July 11, 2006, 5:58 pm
Kurt Ullman wrote:
> I am having my roof redone. Believing in "trust but verify", what are
> some of the things I should be looking while they are here and for
> awhile after they have left to make sure the job is being done properly.
All this has been said before.
Before the work is done:
Check recent clients for satisfaction.
Have a written contract.
Include unit prices for replacing sheathing & fascia.
Include specifications for replacement deck, roofing felt, shingles,
drip edge=s, and flashing.
Include - as noted by others - quality of flashing installation.
Include standards for clean-up both daily and at job end.
Include remediation for damaged shrubs and lawn.
When the job begins, keep a wrapper from the various materials and any
instructions that might be included. Check the manufacturer's web site
for installation instructions.
Don't allow installation over a wet deck.
TB
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