I got all of what you said. No contact, only a hand shake. A crew of 4 stripped roof, replaced 3 plywood s. Next day did all you said drip edge,sheeting Replaced vents & coverings,used malarkey shingles,replaced gutters and downspouts.Just 14 squares. A satisfied customer.
Nothing is more expensive than a bad roof. Our first roof was $10k. Left $4,500 in needed repairs. Took us to court stating we were trying to steel from him. HA! it didn't work. Then I discovered he had not allowed my fiancé to pay a deposit. So when we went to the State Licensing Board our claim was denied on a technicality. Because there was no financial loss. No deposit = No loss. Even though he was billing us $10k. Then he tried to take it to Supreme Court instead of small claims. Then litigated this for 2 years. In the end we were forced to settle out of court for fear of having to pay $50k in court fees to defend ourselves. And even an attorney stepped in upon the 2nd year. She advised us to settle for $7,500 & then pay her $6,000 so we didn't end up with $50k in Supreme Court case fees. BUT WAIT THERE'S MORE. That roofer filed a second claim asking for $31,000 in attorney fees. It was denied. That was our only moment of justice. THE GOOD NEWS IS ........ ............................................... RESEARCH PAID OFF BY NOTICING OTHER ............................................... ISSUES WE NEEDED TO ADDRESS: - We discovered there was not enough air flow in our attic. .........We resolved this........we had to add 20 Soffit Vents & 2 Attic Vent Fans. - Electrical inspection revealed fault wiring in our attic & we fixed it. - Discovered more dry-rot in our attic roof + chimney closet. We fixed it. - Discovered we needed to increase insulation from R5 to R50. - We added a cat walk to our attic for easy access Only $200. - We added lighting in our attic $75. - We replaced 2 new bathroom fans. More powerful and whisper quiet. - We added 2 house vent fans (to get rid of hot air in summer & odors). - We added $400 in structural strengthening to the rafters of our roof which helps protect us in an earthquake. WHEN IT CAME FOR THE NEW ROOF. - We stripped off the inferior roofing to expose all dry rot. - We repaired all dry rot. - We replaced all the plywood "in the eves" with 1 inch Ply. - We added a 1/2 plywood to the rest of the roof. - All new wood in the Eaves & Fascia and Trim received 2 coats of prime & 2 coats of paint prior to installing (all 6 sides). - Added a layer of Grace Brand "Ice and Water shield" gutter to gutter. ............This made our roof water tight UNDER the Roofing Shingles. ............This also also gave each shingle nail a water tight gasket. ............This also increased the tinsel strength in lateral roof movement. - We Upgraded to roofing shingles by Malarkey Brand [Legacy shingles]. ............This 50 Year Shingle will protect the water barrier created BY "Grace Brand - Ice and water shield" 50-100 yrs. LASTLY we upgraded by blowing in additional R45 insulation in the attic. HOW DOES THIS BENEFIT YOU? [a] - Have a "Termite inspector" review your entire structure before you start. WHY?... You can then present it to your roofing contractor and window contractor before they start. If they miss anything? they pay for it =Not you. [b] - Replace all the plywood "in the eves" with 1 inch Ply. - Add a 1/2 plywood to the rest of the roof (Makes eves and roof level) - All new wood in the Eaves & Fascia and Trim received 2 coats of prime & 2 coats of paint prior to installing (all 6 sides). Any cuts @installation need to be primed. [c] Added a layer of Grace Brand "Ice and Water shield" gutter to gutter. ............This makes your roof water tight UNDER the Roofing Shingles. ............This also gives each shingle nail a water tight gasket. ............This also increased the tinsel strength in lateral roof movement. ...BONUS... it preps your home for solar in the future. Leaking will almost be impossible. AND, we welcome any one to contact us to take a tour so they can also have a roof that will last 50-100 years. & FYI .... We hired Straight-Up roofing from Antioch, CA. Derrick is Fantastic.
Your roof estimate venting is bullcrap! Check your attic! If no existent issue with moisture so not i stall any bullcrap they have to offer. 9/10 times they put in ridge vent because it’s easy without calculating the area needed to match soffit vents. They can create a huge problem that didn’t need creating. don’t be a fool and fall for the line.. Ridge vent is the best. It is the best IF and only IF the NFA of the soffit and ridge vent are balanced and sized for the sq footage of your attic.
I got all of what you said. No contact, only a hand shake. A crew of 4 stripped roof, replaced 3 plywood s. Next day did all you said drip edge,sheeting Replaced vents & coverings,used malarkey shingles,replaced gutters and downspouts.Just 14 squares. A satisfied customer.
Nothing is more expensive than a bad roof. Our first roof was $10k. Left $4,500 in needed repairs. Took us to court stating we were trying to steel from him. HA! it didn't work. Then I discovered he had not allowed my fiancé to pay a deposit. So when we went to the State Licensing Board our claim was denied on a technicality. Because there was no financial loss. No deposit = No loss. Even though he was billing us $10k.
Then he tried to take it to Supreme Court instead of small claims. Then litigated this for 2 years. In the end we were forced to settle out of court for fear of having to pay $50k in court fees to defend ourselves. And even an attorney stepped in upon the 2nd year. She advised us to settle for $7,500 & then pay her $6,000 so we didn't end up with $50k in Supreme Court case fees.
BUT WAIT THERE'S MORE. That roofer filed a second claim asking for $31,000 in attorney fees. It was denied. That was our only moment of justice.
THE GOOD NEWS IS ........
............................................... RESEARCH PAID OFF BY NOTICING OTHER
............................................... ISSUES WE NEEDED TO ADDRESS:
- We discovered there was not enough air flow in our attic.
.........We resolved this........we had to add 20 Soffit Vents & 2 Attic Vent Fans.
- Electrical inspection revealed fault wiring in our attic & we fixed it.
- Discovered more dry-rot in our attic roof + chimney closet. We fixed it.
- Discovered we needed to increase insulation from R5 to R50.
- We added a cat walk to our attic for easy access Only $200.
- We added lighting in our attic $75.
- We replaced 2 new bathroom fans. More powerful and whisper quiet.
- We added 2 house vent fans (to get rid of hot air in summer & odors).
- We added $400 in structural strengthening to the rafters of our roof which helps protect us in an earthquake.
WHEN IT CAME FOR THE NEW ROOF.
- We stripped off the inferior roofing to expose all dry rot.
- We repaired all dry rot.
- We replaced all the plywood "in the eves" with 1 inch Ply.
- We added a 1/2 plywood to the rest of the roof.
- All new wood in the Eaves & Fascia and Trim received 2 coats of prime & 2 coats of paint prior to installing (all 6 sides).
- Added a layer of Grace Brand "Ice and Water shield" gutter to gutter.
............This made our roof water tight UNDER the Roofing Shingles.
............This also also gave each shingle nail a water tight gasket.
............This also increased the tinsel strength in lateral roof movement.
- We Upgraded to roofing shingles by Malarkey Brand [Legacy shingles].
............This 50 Year Shingle will protect the water barrier created BY "Grace Brand - Ice and water shield" 50-100 yrs.
LASTLY we upgraded by blowing in additional R45 insulation in the attic.
HOW DOES THIS BENEFIT YOU?
[a] - Have a "Termite inspector" review your entire structure before you start. WHY?... You can then present it to your roofing contractor and window contractor before they start. If they miss anything? they pay for it =Not you.
[b]
- Replace all the plywood "in the eves" with 1 inch Ply.
- Add a 1/2 plywood to the rest of the roof (Makes eves and roof level)
- All new wood in the Eaves & Fascia and Trim received 2 coats of prime & 2 coats of paint prior to installing (all 6 sides). Any cuts @installation need to be primed.
[c] Added a layer of Grace Brand "Ice and Water shield" gutter to gutter.
............This makes your roof water tight UNDER the Roofing Shingles.
............This also gives each shingle nail a water tight gasket.
............This also increased the tinsel strength in lateral roof movement.
...BONUS... it preps your home for solar in the future. Leaking will almost be impossible.
AND, we welcome any one to contact us to take a tour so they can also have a roof that will last 50-100 years.
& FYI .... We hired Straight-Up roofing from Antioch, CA. Derrick is Fantastic.
thanks
Your roof estimate venting is bullcrap! Check your attic! If no existent issue with moisture so not i stall any bullcrap they have to offer. 9/10 times they put in ridge vent because it’s easy without calculating the area needed to match soffit vents. They can create a huge problem that didn’t need creating. don’t be a fool and fall for the line.. Ridge vent is the best. It is the best IF and only IF the NFA of the soffit and ridge vent are balanced and sized for the sq footage of your attic.