Brandt Tingen
what's the best way to protect a flat roof from heavy snow?
On the NE here and have multiple properties with flat roofs. Could be up to 2ft of wet snow. Any suggestions to prevent roof failure or leaks?
Account Closed
venting
I am, to say the least, a bit upset.
Last July, actually just about exactly a year ago, I had a roof leak.
Apparently the tar joint on the high side of my swamp cooler cracked and permitted the water to enter. Got it...
Mary Jay
Leak-file a claim with insurance?
Hi guys,I got a leak in the kitchen. What does insurance usually pay for?I dont want to file a claim if thats something that insurances normally dont pay for...The leak is in the kitchen, its pipe that connects my re...
Andrew S.
Replacing Skylights - Who to Hire? (DC/MD/VA)
We recently got a new roof put on and ever since, all 4 of our skylights have been leaking. They are old and were fogged up but they hadn't leaked a single time until we got the new roof put on. Roofer came back out a...
Dane Gullakson
Replace roof prior to tenant move-in?
Hello!My wife and I are purchasing our first investment home so I am interested in some advice. The home itself is a 3/1, 815 SF and it has a simple, low pitched shingle roof. The roof is nearing the end of its usable...
Jack B.
Should I replace the roof if I’m selling the house in > 4 years?
Background: the house was a primary residence for 1.5 years, a rental for 3.5 years and now I’ve moved back into the house. Originally I planned on living here for another four years before relocating out of state due...
Courtney Nguyen
Cost of doing annual roof inspection/maintenance on commercial building (retails)?
Hi all,The retail strip I manage is 5 years old and is in good shape. I just took over management 2 years ago and don't think previous management/landlord ever did roof maintenance (giving it was still new back then)...
Rich Riesmeyer
DIY metal roof install
Our rental has a covered deck on the back. Shingles, about 1 in 8 pitch. Of course, it leaks..... I thought a metal roof would be a permanent fix. Home Depot's site makes it seem like a straight forward ins...
Tom R.
leaky water line from swamp cooler reveals leaky roof
I am in the process of buying a house which needs a lot of mostly cosmetic repair. I am purchasing the house as is and below appraisal value. One of the problems it has is water damage from a leaky swamp cooler. The s...
Rowan Shelly
recessed skylights in a fix and flip.
Hi everyone,
I recently got my first deal and have been working on the scope of work with my partners/mentors. The property we're rehabbing has three recessed skylights. Two of them are in the "L" shaped kitchen, and...