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> OT:Need a new roof on my house, recommendation.., to replace my wood shingles???
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post Apr 28 2004, 11:30 AM
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The wood shingles are just about shot on our 16 year old house, the sun in Antioch cooks them to death. I am just now doing the research for replacment materials.

As always, cost is an issue, but I don't think I want to tackle the entire job myself (2 story house, gravity hurts (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) )

Anyone on the BBS that is local and is interested in bidding on it?
If so, can we get a discount for cash???? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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post Apr 28 2004, 11:34 AM
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post Apr 28 2004, 12:07 PM
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How long do you plan on keeping the house?

In a couple of years I’m going to try to take a lot off of our property and build our dream home. If this house needs them asphalt, the new house will get those steel (fake ceramic) jobbies.
I only want to do it once in my lifetime.
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post Apr 28 2004, 01:03 PM
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Put a metal roof on. It may cost you a hair more to put on but, they last a life time. Just go out in the country & see how many old barns & houses still have there "tin" roof on them from the 20s & 30s. There are so many styles out there now, you should find one you like for a good price. Some even come with a 50 year warrenty(it'll last longer than that) & 120 mph wind or more resistint. Something you might want to look into. I'm not a roof salesman, just a carpenter that hates asphalt or fiberglass shingles LOL.

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post Apr 28 2004, 01:42 PM
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That's what we did on our place at the lake. Only cost $2K more. Fir trees all around with noon day sun. Metal all the way for a life time of no more hassels (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif)

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post Apr 28 2004, 02:02 PM
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Ceramic.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Apr 28 2004, 02:04 PM
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If your planning on staying in the house, go with metal. Slightly higher in cost, but it will outlast you and is fireproof.
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post Apr 28 2004, 02:09 PM
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having fought a wild fire from the roof of several burning homes, what ever you do, avoid wood shingles, they are almost explosive when dried out after a couple years. No fire retarding coating has proven to be of much benifit, and all retardents degrade rapidly over time. One spark on a hot day, and your roof will go up like a Presto log.

other than that, for other shingle materials consider up front cost, and how long they last, do the math to get cost per year, then select what you like .

compositin is one of the least expensive, but the are grade differences, some better than others. the cadillac (Im sorry, the Porsche) of shingles is either metal or fiberglass. Tiles are also long lasting, but are very heavy (earth quake country, means the less weight above, the better)

good luck dave
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post Apr 28 2004, 03:39 PM
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If you decide to do it yourself, I'll help.

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Asphalt for me has been fine. I don't have a coil nailer though. I subcontracted the roof out 'cause I was getting rained on at the time, and I would not recommend that subcontractor to ANYONE. Didn't even know about metal. does it install the same way? If so, heck, I should have done that. . . oh well. . .didn't know about it.

I''ll PM you the name of a good roofer dude. . . I was happy with him. . . (he had to fix some of the mess the other company made).

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post Apr 28 2004, 03:44 PM
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I just did 200sqft of asphalt for my workshop roof, it was pretty easy, but I don't care the looks too much and it is heavy.

thanks everyone.........
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post Apr 28 2004, 03:54 PM
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You may not have too many options in replacement material due to possible fire concerns in your area; concrete, "fake" shingles, look like wood but are obviously very heavy.
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post Apr 28 2004, 03:58 PM
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You do know about rooftop delivery, right?

Might help with the weight issue a bit.

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post Apr 28 2004, 05:01 PM
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Any concerns as far as CC&Rs and a HOA??
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post Apr 28 2004, 05:19 PM
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With metal, the pieces are cut to fit your roof. So don't screw up on the measurements. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) The pieces are screwed down with screws with little rubber washers.

I'm in the process of geting prices for a shed I want to put up at the farm. It will have metal sides and roof. Never paint is the idea. 40' X 60' with 16' walls.
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post Apr 28 2004, 05:41 PM
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When I think of metal roof, all I vision is shack in Tiajuana (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif)
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post Apr 28 2004, 05:51 PM
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I just went through this with my in-laws house and 5 years ago with mine. I have helped others install roofing - for the money saved I would not do it myself. You can contract with companies to do the tearoff of your old wood shingles and install the underlayment. I researched light weight ceramic- just looking at the tiles make them crack, composite fiber cement- they look like singles but in five years they fade and have had problems. Metal roofing looks great but is very expensive. You may want to walk on your roof and that creats problems with some. Bottom line is that I went with 50 year warranty Elk brand composition. Extra thick and good definition and bulletproof. Keep in mind that CDX and chipboard underlayment costs have gone through the roof (no pun here) it worked out to be around $300.00 per 100 square feet of roof area. Five years ago for the same materials installed, I paid $200.00 per 100 square. The other products were as high as 450.00 per square. Dave
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post Apr 28 2004, 06:08 PM
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Check out this....Everlast roofing

Or these...Lianro

Metal roofs have come a long way....


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post Apr 28 2004, 06:14 PM
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Im thinking of getting the roof on my house in Vermont redone with standing seam metal roofing..it does cost more and looks great

Im waiting to hear from a few contractors with estimates

here is an example... doesnt remind me of Tijuana at all
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post Apr 28 2004, 08:06 PM
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Mike all roofing materials have +++ and ---, none is perfect.

Metals will not fly with your association if you have one.

Asphalt comp is prolly the realistic choice, all things considered.
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post Apr 28 2004, 08:17 PM
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my dad's owned his own roofing company for ~30+ years now... go metal...

it will out live the rest of your house... it takes SERIOUSLY F'd up weather to EVER hurt it... it's a life time replacement... do it once and forget it... and most insurances will give a discount b/c they know it's forever...


any shingles, ceramic can be destroyed with a hail storm that's not even that bad, but anything short of a tornado or 80mph winds will not hurt a metal roof... hail damage (if you can even see it) will be minimal...

it's the best deal going!
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