Nick R.
Time to replace a roof
Here's my dilemma, I need to replace a roof on one of my rentals and am debating on just paying a contractor to tear off the roof (it has a double layer of shingles) and cleaning up the mess, and then laying down the ...
Account Closed
When to replace a Roof?
Ok so I am buying a property that will need a roof repalcement in the near future 6-12 months but who knows to be exact? I checked the attic out and there are no leaks or any signs of it potentially damaging other as...
Garrett Hogan
Alternatives to Slate for Mansard Roofs?
Hi Everyone,We are currently in the process of doing a gut rehab on an old victorian style home in Mass. As part of the rehab, we will be reframing the roof into a Mansard style in order to capitalize on a currently u...
Uriah D.
Replace 3 year old roof?
Going on j.scotts 75% rule (and common sense ) I heard in a podcast I wouldn't dream of replacing a 3 year old roof. However, the house is a high end rehab and the 3 tab looks cheap. House is a ranch style with a walk...
Efrem Debesay
Metal Roof Vs Asphalt roof
what is the advantage and disadvantage of metal roof in Ohio?
Ryan Sajdera
steel roof or asphalt single?
what do you all use for your rental properties? I'm acquiring a new property that needs a new roof in the next year and I'm thinking about steel for the high winds in kansas. Does anyone have any input on their prefer...
Logan Allec
Roofer says there are 8 existing roofs on a 60-year-old property
...and wants to charge extra for each one. Property is in Southern California just outside the LA city limits--generally mild weather conditions. I find it unbelievable that there could be these many roofs on a buil...
Swethareddy Rachumalla
Confused whether to do a roof repair or roof replacement
Hello AllThanks for your inputs...I'm renovating a 1800 sq ft house with all new bathrooms and kitchen. I'm stuck with the roof which has got few tree damages, roof repair costing me 1500 whereas roof replacement cos...
Allen Lopez
Replacing my roof through my insurance. Any advice?
I just found out from a contractor that my roof needs to be replace. My insurance covers it. Any advice/warnings?The contractor that did the inspections didn’t even mentioned the warranty or type if roof I will get. T...
Troy Knight
Remove Cedar Shake roof or leave it?
We are flipping a house that was built in 1920. It has the original Cedar Shake shingles with architectural shingles over top. Should we eat the $2,000 and remove all the shakes and add plywood or leave it as is and g...