Re: New roof

[Guest guest]

How old is your roof?  What type of roof do you have ??  Do you have tile,

shingles, asphalt ?? 

 

  

God Bless !!

dragonflymcs

Mayleen

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From: " ssr3351@... " <ssr3351@...>

Sent: Tue, April 13, 2010 2:34:11 PM

Subject: [] New roof

 

Question for anyone with knowledge. How do you know that you need a new

roof if you see no signs of leaks in the attic of course. Do you just go by

age or have a roofer inspect it? My concern is if I ask a roofer are they

going to tell me I need a new one just to make money? Who do you trust to tell

you the truth. Our roof is 16 yrs. old with no loose shingles and we check

it every other month or so and after heavy rain. We had heavy snow this

winter and all was well then including the gutters.

Thanks,

Sue

[Guest guest]

Sorry what type of shingles ??

 

  

God Bless !!

dragonflymcs

Mayleen

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From: " ssr3351@... " <ssr3351@...>

Sent: Tue, April 13, 2010 2:34:11 PM

Subject: [] New roof

 

Question for anyone with knowledge. How do you know that you need a new

roof if you see no signs of leaks in the attic of course. Do you just go by

age or have a roofer inspect it? My concern is if I ask a roofer are they

going to tell me I need a new one just to make money? Who do you trust to tell

you the truth. Our roof is 16 yrs. old with no loose shingles and we check

it every other month or so and after heavy rain. We had heavy snow this

winter and all was well then including the gutters.

Thanks,

Sue

[Guest guest]

Sue,

Some lay-advice no expert here.  

it sound slike you can easily get up on the rood. If so, you would want to look

for chipped, dry and/or loose shingles. I once went on our roof with a friend

who was a contractor. We did find some shingles that came apart rather easily.

And even though we had no water staining at all that was the give-away that it

was time to do the roof. Why do you check your roof so often, is it because of

the age of the shingles?

Do you have any records as to the last time your roof was done and the type of

shingle? I think alot roofs get 30 year shingles. Do you have any old samples of

the shingles around the house to tell what kind of shingles they are 20 year, 30

year? That would also give you some more info.

Do you know a home inspector that you trust? A qualified home inspector that you

trust should be able to tell you whether or not your roof is in need of repair.

If you do find that you need to do your roof, get someone who is extremely

reliable and that you have references for and can call them. Make sure the guy

is insured and licensed in your state. If there is any doubt about someone do

not use them. And do not go for the bottom dollar guy-- look for the one with

the best credentials, reference, experience, etc. Do not hire any of the

hardware store chain company contractors. They are most often not your best

people.

The best thing to do is to ask around as many people that you know and trust and

see who is most mentioned and who you are told to stay away from. 

Hope it's helpful and no doubt the pro's on the list will fill in the blanks

and/or correct me if needed.

Sam

--- On Tue, 4/13/10, ssr3351@... <ssr3351@...> wrote;

Question for anyone with knowledge. How do you know that you need a new

roof if you see no signs of leaks in the attic of course. Do you just go by

age or have a roofer inspect it? My concern is if I ask a roofer are they

going to tell me I need a new one just to make money? Who do you trust to tell

you the truth. Our roof is 16 yrs. old with no loose shingles and we check

it every other month or so and after heavy rain. We had heavy snow this

winter and all was well then including the gutters.

Thanks,

Sue

[Guest guest]

Sam, Yes we are in a one story home so it's easy to get onto the roof. We

check the attic so often just because I am such a worry wart!! Usually go up

after heavy rains just to make sure everything is AOK.

Our roof was done in the Spring of 1994 but I don't know what type of

shingle. I think we do have some extras in the shed. I don't know a home

inspector but could probably find one that could look at it for me.

We had a man up about 2 summers ago that fixed the flashing around the

chimney, at that time he said everything looked good.

Thanks for all the help.

Sue

Some lay-advice no expert here.

it sound slike you can easily get up on the rood. If so, you would want to

look for chipped, dry and/or loose shingles. I once went on our roof with

a friend who was a contractor. We did find some shingles that came apart

rather easily. And even though we had no water staining at all that was the

give-away that it was time to do the roof. Why do you check your roof so

often, is it because of the age of the shingles?

Do you have any records as to the last time your roof was done and the

type of shingle? I think alot roofs get 30 year shingles. Do you have any old

samples of the shingles around the house to tell what kind of shingles they

are 20 year, 30 year? That would also give you some more info.

Do you know a home inspector that you trust? A qualified home inspector

that you trust should be able to tell you whether or not your roof is in need

of repair.

If you do find that you need to do your roof, get someone who is extremely

reliable and that you have references for and can call them. Make sure the

guy is insured and licensed in your state. If there is any doubt about

someone do not use them. And do not go for the bottom dollar guy-- look for

the one with the best credentials, reference, experience, etc. Do not hire

any of the hardware store chain company contractors. They are most often not

your best people.

The best thing to do is to ask around as many people that you know and

trust and see who is most mentioned and who you are told to stay away from.

Hope it's helpful and no doubt the pro's on the list will fill in the

blanks and/or correct me if needed.

Sam

[Guest guest]

The roof is 14 yrs. old and are asphalt.

How old is your roof? What type of roof do you have ?? Do you have

tile, shingles, asphalt ??

[Guest guest]

Thanks, for taking the time to explain this to me. I looked for the extra

shingles and we can't locate them so I guess I'll have to have someone look

at the roof and hope they are honest about it. We have to have 3 trees cut

down due to damage caused by the heavy snow this year. Huge expense so I

hope the roof is ok for a few years. Probably will have to have 2 more trees

out in the fall. The snow just broke them all apart.

Sue,

I would try and find those extra shingles and check and see what type they

are. If you can't find extra shingles see if you can dig up the old

paperwork on your home. The brand and number of the shingles should be on there

for you to search out.

If they are twenty year shingles then sometimes they could start falling

apart around 14 years or more. But the best thing to do to ease your mind is

to visually inspect them yourself on the roof. If they are getting old, it

should be pretty evident. shingles that are cracking, curling up, falling

apart or no longer adhering to the roof would be signs of time to replace

and then again, it might not be for the whole roof.

[Guest guest]

Sue,

I would try and find those extra shingles and check and see what type they are.

 If you can't find extra shingles see if you can dig up the old paperwork on

your home. The brand and number of the shingles should be on there for you to

search out.

If they are twenty year shingles then sometimes they could start falling apart

around 14 years or more. But the best thing to do to ease your mind is to

visually inspect them yourself on the roof. If they are getting old, it should

be pretty evident. shingles that are cracking, curling up, falling apart or no

longer adhering to the roof would be signs of time to replace and then again, it

might not be for the whole roof. 

Sam

From: ssr3351@... <ssr3351@...>

Subject: Re: [] New roof

Date: Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 3:18 PM

Sam, Yes we are in a one story home so it's easy to get onto the roof. We

check the attic so often just because I am such a worry wart!! Usually go up

after heavy rains just to make sure everything is AOK.

Our roof was done in the Spring of 1994 but I don't know what type of

shingle. I think we do have some extras in the shed. I don't know a home

inspector but could probably find one that could look at it for me.

We had a man up about 2 summers ago that fixed the flashing around the

chimney, at that time he said everything looked good.

Thanks for all the help.

Sue

[Guest guest]

I am no construction expert but this is what I have run into with building

projects that I have been involved with. If it aint broke-don't fix it. In all

honestly, I have been told not to fool with a roof until it shows definite signs

of needing replacement such as missing shingles or leakage.

In this day and time, if you ask a roofer if you need a new roof, they may say

yes just for the work so be forewarned.

Sue Bell

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> Question for anyone with knowledge. How do you know that you need a new

> roof if you see no signs of leaks in the attic of course. Do you just go by

> age or have a roofer inspect it? My concern is if I ask a roofer are they

> going to tell me I need a new one just to make money? Who do you trust to

tell

> you the truth. Our roof is 16 yrs. old with no loose shingles and we check

> it every other month or so and after heavy rain. We had heavy snow this

> winter and all was well then including the gutters.

> Thanks,

> Sue

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

A roof inspector can also take a look.  If you do not wish to use a roofing

company.  Without knowing what kind,or such the best thing is to have an expert

take a look ,  or look for yourself for the signs that Sam has mentioned. If

in doubt then call someone.

better safe than sorry.  Some shingles are only 15 years. 

 

  

God Bless !!

dragonflymcs

Mayleen

________________________________

From: " ssr3351@... " <ssr3351@...>

Sent: Wed, April 14, 2010 7:56:53 PM

Subject: Re: [] New roof

 

Thanks, for taking the time to explain this to me. I looked for the extra

shingles and we can't locate them so I guess I'll have to have someone look

at the roof and hope they are honest about it. We have to have 3 trees cut

down due to damage caused by the heavy snow this year. Huge expense so I

hope the roof is ok for a few years. Probably will have to have 2 more trees

out in the fall. The snow just broke them all apart.

[Guest guest]

Things like this is what I don't like about home ownership. I can't get up on

top of my roof and even my attic is dangerous to try to walk around in. The

only thing I can do is try to make a 'walk around' up in the attic so I can go

up and inspect from the inside on very rainy days. However one is not getting

out of it by renting, you are just putting it off on someone else who may not do

it, then that is even worse.

>

> That is true a roofing company may tell you it needs replaced even if it

doesn't, however a roof inspector is not a roofing company.  If you wait until

you have missing shingles or a leak by then there is more damage to worry

about.  Such as water intrusion.  If your shingles are brittle, cracking, they

need replaced.  Before the big problem happens which will then cost more

monies.  I advise you to look for yourself, if in doubt contact an inspector

not aroofing company.  Then if yiou need he may recommend several, not one, but

several. 

>

>

[Guest guest]

When you say you had your 'roof replaced', do you mean the timber also, or do

you mean 'reshingled'?

>

> I know the maintanence is hard and hard to think of.  But it is necessary and

is what is best for you as well.  I had my fifteen year roof replaced and the

company came with recomendations. (Quite some time ago)   They did a good job,

even left no nail or debrie in sight.  Try to get it checked by someone.  it

will put you at ease and you will know what to expect in the future to avoid

costly repairs and unnecessary expenses.  Renters are at the mercy of others. 

You have control here.  Do what is best for you.  I hope it all works out !!!

>

> Write me back web and maybe I can help.

>

> God Bless !!

> dragonflymcs

> Mayleen

>

[Guest guest]

Sue, I ask everyone that goes up on the roof what kind of condition the roof is

in, and they are mostly roofers but they all say it looks fine and I really want

them to say it needs replacing! The reason is because I completely cleaned out

the attic, took all the old insulation out, had the crumbling old dirty chimney

taken down and rebuilt, and vaccumed the whole attic out afterwards. Now it

needs insulation replaced and I hate to put the new insulation in and then in a

year or so need new shingles because they might make a mess of the attic again.

I can vacuum it out again since it's empty but if I put new insulation in, it

will be harder to keep it clean, so it seems like a good idea to do the rest too

but I hate to spend the money if shingles are in good condition, so I keep

asking people to inspect when they go up there for something and they come down

and say they look fine, I'm disappointed. If I replaced them I would be

wasteful, so I went through a winter or two without insulation trying to decide

what to do, so I worry alot also, and people that come here keep reassuring me

" looks fine " ... " really, this attic is in good condition (said that before I

cleaned it up), and " you ought to see some attics I go into, algae and mold all

over " , etc. The real problem though is that I have lost trust in everyone but I

have a two story house and I'm not going to walk around on it myself.

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> Sam, Yes we are in a one story home so it's easy to get onto the roof. We

> check the attic so often just because I am such a worry wart!!

[Guest guest]

To make things worse, for me, the roof shingles are 'black asphalt' so keeps me

wondering if I would be able to tell if it was moldy but I would bet roofs don't

often get moldy on top unless they are heavily shaded because black asphalt gets

pretty hot in the summer sun from what I hear so I guess that kills off anything

and the breeze, (on a hilltop) probably keeps the roof dry on the top.

If I replace the shingles, I'm putting light grey or other light color so I

don't have to guess.

>

>

> Barb, you sound just like me! I don't ever remember being so much of a

> worrier before I got sick. I get one thing taken care of and then start to

> worry about something else.

[Guest guest]

with my second home, I have on vedio, where after rain, both the outside of the

brick part of the home and the green roof tiles that were power washed before I

bought it, shows large portions of mold growth coming back through or regrowing

on. when it dried if would become invisable again, and come right back with

another rain.

I noticed it because they had washed the roof and I was told it was only about 5

years old. wrong! I had alot of time to observe the outside of this home while

I lived in a rv there, thinking this court case wouldn't drag out to long, lol's

what a joke, I always thought anyway, that personal injury cases were supposed

to be done in a timely manor.

on my other home it took about 10 years but the mold started showing itself on

the outside too, during rainy days and cloudiness, it grew through cedar

sideing. I think with some things that it doesn't actually grow in, it grows

around and under and on top of. weither it leaves something " on top of " or

fastly grows back " on top of " I'm not sure.

but with the brick on the home, it was porus on the outer part. besides the mold

eating the tuckpointing and liveing there it seemed that even when it dried back

on the brick surface it stayed there and came back with a little mosture.

it was more noticable on the roof from a distance. take before rain and after

rain pictures and see if theres a difference.

>

> To make things worse, for me, the roof shingles are 'black asphalt' so keeps

me wondering if I would be able to tell if it was moldy but I would bet roofs

don't often get moldy on top unless they are heavily shaded because black

asphalt gets pretty hot in the summer sun from what I hear so I guess that kills

off anything and the breeze, (on a hilltop) probably keeps the roof dry on the

top.

> If I replace the shingles, I'm putting light grey or other light color so I

don't have to guess.

>

[Guest guest]

I can't find the post you are responding to Sue. What is more noticeable from a

distance, and you can see better with before and after rain pictures???

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> Thanks, good idea.

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> it was more noticable on the roof from a distance. take before rain and

> after rain pictures and see if theres a difference.

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