As a DIY'er, though I didn't replace the roof myself, after watching your videos, I knew what to ask for in a contract. I also went up on the roof every day (after they left) to inspect their work. One day, I noticed they hadn't cut the counter flashing into the chimney as I had stated in the contract. They fixed it. Besides providing skills, you are also providing people with knowledge. There is nothing sketchy contractors hate worse than a consumer with knowledge. I thank you for that.
Watching from Atlanta, Georgia. DIY homeowner. I appreciate your tip about not needing to peel off the cellophane strip (unless it hangs and interferes...). To me, the hardest thing about doing a repair is the difficulty in breaking the seal strip without tearing the shingles (not bending the shingles at all, just trying to break open the seal by sliding a putty knife between the shingles, parallel to the roof). It seems that the seal strip bounds much stronger than the shingle's fabric material. The top shingle rips around the seal. Maybe it is because my roof is very old (20 years, causing hardened seal or brittle shingles) or because the roof is very hot in the summer, when I work on it. Maybe I should try to work when the roof is very cold instead, in the cool season (our Southern winter).
It's always the one story falls that get me 🤷🤦 I took a nasty one once on a steep slate complete reroof, slid off the second story hit a plank then thankfully landed on the first story section of roof 🎉
Appreciate the video, just did some repair work last couple days. Told wife exactly what you said about lifting up shingle with one hand and holding hammer and nail in other, impossible, without also hitting shingle being held. DiY aren't going to have nailers generally, pneumatic or battery. Ended up using some screws, oh well. Mine was done wrong where valley meets corner outside wall of 1.5 story house, garage roof was rotted in 38" x 10" area, partial damage to doubled rafter one side. Seems some flashing was missing. Most of mine could be reached from top of ladder and from inside, but fews times I tried to crawl onto roof, I couldnt hold myself. Some of the 11 year old shingles did rip. Lucky it is on back side of house, used Henry 209XR. We can't find people to do repairs, I can kind of see why. Lowes still has our certainteed shingles and color which was good.
From Steubenville, Ohio. Had high winds yesterday, so I was on the roof checking for any damage. I thought it would be great if I could send you a photo and ask for your advice. You mentioned membership. That would be great. I would join. I watch you a lot and trust you. Another great video!
You might want to think about using Powerstack Batteries, they have tons of power in a small platform, but I do get the point of light weight 2AH, I use the 1.7AH Powerstack for small quick projects for drills/impact drivers etc.
Where is a good video where closed valley meets outside corner, then step flashing on down the remaining 30" or so of wall. Like to see how flashing should be done right at the end of the valley, corner wall junction.
I'm an Insurance Adjuster from South Texas and have been watching your videos for years. Thanks so much for all the real world roofing knowledge.
As a DIY'er, though I didn't replace the roof myself, after watching your videos, I knew what to ask for in a contract. I also went up on the roof every day (after they left) to inspect their work. One day, I noticed they hadn't cut the counter flashing into the chimney as I had stated in the contract. They fixed it.
Besides providing skills, you are also providing people with knowledge. There is nothing sketchy contractors hate worse than a consumer with knowledge. I thank you for that.
They just had the counter flashing bucking water? Crazy. I imagine they sealed it but still- insane. Hacks.
Watching from Australia🇦🇺, even though we don’t have shingles down here. Like how you walk the talk. Your explanations are clear and simple. 👍
Watching from Toronto, Canada, Thank Your Brian.
Very Good 👍
That's my favorite pry bar son!
Watching from Atlanta, Georgia. DIY homeowner. I appreciate your tip about not needing to peel off the cellophane strip (unless it hangs and interferes...). To me, the hardest thing about doing a repair is the difficulty in breaking the seal strip without tearing the shingles (not bending the shingles at all, just trying to break open the seal by sliding a putty knife between the shingles, parallel to the roof). It seems that the seal strip bounds much stronger than the shingle's fabric material. The top shingle rips around the seal. Maybe it is because my roof is very old (20 years, causing hardened seal or brittle shingles) or because the roof is very hot in the summer, when I work on it. Maybe I should try to work when the roof is very cold instead, in the cool season (our Southern winter).
It's always the one story falls that get me 🤷🤦 I took a nasty one once on a steep slate complete reroof, slid off the second story hit a plank then thankfully landed on the first story section of roof 🎉
Can you discuss anchor points for fall protection and then I suppose you goober them with sealant.
Anyway, great job.
Watching from Bridal Falls, British Columbia
Appreciate the video, just did some repair work last couple days. Told wife exactly what you said about lifting up shingle with one hand and holding hammer and nail in other, impossible, without also hitting shingle being held. DiY aren't going to have nailers generally, pneumatic or battery. Ended up using some screws, oh well. Mine was done wrong where valley meets corner outside wall of 1.5 story house, garage roof was rotted in 38" x 10" area, partial damage to doubled rafter one side. Seems some flashing was missing. Most of mine could be reached from top of ladder and from inside, but fews times I tried to crawl onto roof, I couldnt hold myself. Some of the 11 year old shingles did rip. Lucky it is on back side of house, used Henry 209XR. We can't find people to do repairs, I can kind of see why. Lowes still has our certainteed shingles and color which was good.
From Steubenville, Ohio.
Had high winds yesterday, so I was on the roof checking for any damage. I thought it would be great if I could send you a photo and ask for your advice. You mentioned membership. That would be great. I would join. I watch you a lot and trust you. Another great video!
You can send pictures over on our Facebook page on their messenger, at grandroofinginc.
Morgantown, wv. Good work, brother
Thanks, appreciate it!
West Georgia
Watching from Pasadena, Maryland.
Watching from Waco Texas
The Milwaukee coil nailer function much better than the dewalt
You might want to think about using Powerstack Batteries, they have tons of power in a small platform, but I do get the point of light weight 2AH, I use the 1.7AH Powerstack for small quick projects for drills/impact drivers etc.
Surprisingly, this battery lasts quite some time. I do have larger capacity batteries as well.
Texas my man!!
Ontario Canada.
Boston
Hey Grand, typo in vid title. "Reapair" should be "Repair".
Hey, thank you! I didn’t catch that when I was using swipe to write it.
could I add your videos to my website ?
I don’t mind. What website is it?
@ Diazroofing.info
texas
Where is a good video where closed valley meets outside corner, then step flashing on down the remaining 30" or so of wall. Like to see how flashing should be done right at the end of the valley, corner wall junction.
What's the pitch?
This roof section was a 10/12
@GrandRoofingInc do you tie off when doing inspections?
Indiana state prison
Colton, Calif. ……you know your trade…
Thanks