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New rood Needed- What should I do?

Sam Zawatsky
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Hello,

I currently have two rental properties in Tallahassee, and one of them I have been unable to get insurance on due to it needing a new roof. The decking has rotted on the edge of the roof, causing the roof fascia soffit vents to rot and fall out in two places. There is no water coming into the house, as the leaky areas are on the edges near the gutters. I have been instructed by an insurance inspector that I must replace the roof in order to qualify for insurance. What is the most cost effective way to get a new roof in this area? The house is only 1300 sq ft and has a very basic roof design.

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Scott Mac
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Hi Sam,

The cheapest way would be to rent a ladder and a trailer (for the shingles) and go up there and nail it on yourself.

About half of the job is getting the old shingles off and into a dumpster.

They make a tool called a "Shingle Spade" to help remove the old shingles.

Or start calling around for bids, but realize sometimes you get what you pay for in terms of installation quality.

And the prices of plywood in FLA are pretty high right now.

But DIY lets you know it's been done correctly according to the instructions and code, as well as pocket all of the labor money to use twords another investment. 

Good Luck!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xw5n-5uoGbU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlB1ysSnfjQ

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