Slate damage.
DC clients, on vacation, had some branches come down friday night. I managed to get myself involved just by "going to take a look and advise." Now I'm waiting for a roofer they found. Hasn't been seen...
View ArticleRoofing Advice needed
I have a 22x12 shed I just built.. I was trying to stay below the HOA radar (unsuccessfully) and built it with a very low degree slope below the 8' fence line. Long story short, the slope is 2 degrees...
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Copper bay
Leaves are turning again as we head towards winter, today however an absolutely fantastic mid 70's and sunny...through the trees that is. Offered a helping hand to my nephew on this...16oz. low profile...
View ArticleUpfront payment? Roofer wanting 50%
Is this customary? Roofer has good reviews, BBB accredited, I have no reason not to trust this roofer. I tried to get him to go for 25%, plus another 25% when the job starts. He said no way. Thanks all.
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Custom ridge vent
Funky little structure with 2x4 rafters. Added air channel with foam insulation sheets and furring. Ridge vent will have custom sheet metal pitched cap over 1/8" screen.
View ArticleFlorida Certified Roofing contractor qualifications
Hello everybody, I'm applying for my Florida Certified Roofing Contractors License and I've got a question on the experience verification section. I am being signed off by a Certified Building...
View ArticleRoofing exam
I been roofing for about 9 years and i father roofed all his life but he always roofed for someone else so know im trying to start up a company. I took the test last month and got a 69 which you need...
View ArticleDuro-Last Roofing
just finished our first Duro-last job. thought it was kinda a pain in the ass with all the stretching and pulling with there grip pull tools. could have put fully adheared EPDM down faster and cheaper...
View ArticleAre there different types of flashing used for roofs and walls?
I've been doing some research into roofing materials for my 1920's Craftsman-style home, and I'm particularly interested in the details that will preserve its charm and protect its structure....
View Articleinterlock roofing?
Has anyone done any business with Interlock roofing co,......I would like some input from anyone who has had a roof installed by them....Do you think their product is better than conventional roofing...
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Wording on contract
the contract states "replace soffit and fascia with metal fascia and solid soffit" but they just wrapped the old partially rotted fascia boards. I'm being told that since it states "with Metal" that...
View ArticleI can't believe I don't know this!
Hey hey, I know..wtfditia, just showing up after all this time asking a question like nothing ever happened. I'm sorry. Forgive me? I have been busy chasing babies n stuff. So I'm doing this mansard...
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Roof thatcher revealed.
Any Led Zep fans? That old man on the album was a roof thatcher named Lot Long. Brethren! Researchers Have Finally Identified the Mystery Man on a Led Zeppelin Album Cover Once thought to be a...
View ArticleIs the insurance co. responsible for new sheathing?
In the case of a hail damage roof, where 3-tab shingles were previously installed over 3/4" boards with wide gaps between them (1/2-3/4") who is responsible for the cost of re-sheathing the deck...the...
View ArticleAdhesive for lifted asphalt shingles
I’m installing bathroom vents on a pre-existing asphalt roof. The roof is approximately 7 years old. I’m planning to use a tri polymer like Geocel 2300 when installing the vent. Can I use the same...
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Copper half round.
Berger 6" soldered 50/50 with a new Express iron. Also practicing up on a stitch seam technique for flatlock seams...
View ArticleRoof repairs
How do you guys bill for roof repairs. I have customer that used to be my fathers 20 years ago (my dad retired 15 years ago)....to make a short story long............ I just replaced a selvege roof...
View ArticleFaulty roof installation?
About six weeks ago, I had my house reroofed using Certainteed Landmark Solaris shingles. Winds were up to 15-20 mph at times during the least few days. Yesterday, I noticed that a shingle had blown...
View ArticleHOA roofing problems
Found out the roofer didn’t insulate the wall correctly and rim joists are exposed.is it code to air seal this up and insulate? This is a mansard roof and the soffit is right underneath. Also found out...
View ArticleNew tech vs KWM
Hey everyone I am new here and trying to get some feedback on new tech vs KWM gutter machines. I run a KWM now but thinking of getting a new tech for my second machine. Would appreciate any pros and...
View ArticleComfortable fall protection
I need to purchase a harness and an arrester. Any suggestions for harnesses that are comfortable? Any arester's that are good? What features should I look for? Any brands to avoid? Thank you for your...
View ArticleHelp, old shingles stuck to ice shield???
We've starting to remove more and more roofs with ice shield under the shingles along the eaves. In some cases, the old shingles have bonded to the ice shield making them nearly impossible to remove....
View ArticleMalarkey Shingles
How many of you guys have actual experience with these shingles? They just came into my area and are only sold by my supplier. I sold a job today with quoting these types of shingles. I have not heard...
View ArticleSuntuf Polycarbonate roof cracking at the screw holes
Four years ago, we installed a Suntuf polycarbonate roof on a small barn (40x44 feet). Within the first year, the homeowner reported leaks. Upon investigation, we discovered that approximately 1% of...
View ArticleRoof Installed Wrong?
I made a huge mistake contacting my insurance company to help me re-attach 3 rows of shingles that came off in a nasty wind storm. ( I'm a senior with out a proper ladder)They approved and the roofer...
View ArticleMore on Illegal Roofers
this guy came to my door and works for 90 per square. he also works for all my competition and claims to have access to one hundred men. http://www.telegram.com/article/20080116/NEWS/801160591/1116...
View ArticleConcrete Tiles Installation conflict
Hello Guys. I'm a homeowner looking for help in resolving a conflict I have with my roofing company. I had concrete tiles on my original roof, all installed with Dupont Tile bond and all screwed down....
View ArticleBad Shingle Install
Looked at a roof that had a bunch of shingles loose or blown off after the last storm. IKO, all nails~ 1" above the nail line, so they pulled through. 12/12 roof, and it looks like a bunch never stuck...
View ArticleSoffit Man Hours
Anyone know what the average man hour production rate (time) is for installing aluminum soffit and fascia cover? One story and 2 story. Is it normally per ln. foot or sq. foot?
View ArticleSheet Metal Installation Guide
I realize that most of the people on this forum are experienced contractors and know what they are doing. But occasionally, someone may need help when moving into an area that's new to them. We have...
View ArticleAdjusters need help?
During the last two years in the Minneapolis area one insurance company has decided to bring along a contractor with the adjuster to do as they say a ladder assist. One ladder assist contractor last...
View Article"Through the Roof", total failure
Did a quick before the storm came in roof repair on my place. I had no leaks, but found two 2 inch rips in the flat valley after our recent stormy weather. So I did what is admittedly a bit of a...
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Brick, counter flashing and torch-down roof
I am a homeowner, not a contractor. However, I am starting to develop an unhealthy obsession with roofing I've been reading a bunch of forums - on reddit, here, and I've watched a ton of videos on...
View ArticleIllinois Roofing Exam **FRUSTRATED!**
Hey folks just stopping in to vent about the residential exam here in Illinois. Just failed for my 2nd time with the same score of 67% (70 passes). Of course they only give you the results of the test...
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