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New roof - builder used different shingles by mistake
Comments (6)What you have probably lost is the ability to make the shingle manufacturers reimburse you for the material cost if their shingles are proven to have a manufacturing defect and that amount would decrease as the years go by. The warranty pay out is often a small fraction of the cost of repairing the roof. An installation warranty is far more valuable so I would ask the installer to provide a 10+ year installation warranty that covers installation of any defective shingles whatever the cause. The way to put it is to ask him what warranty he is willing to offer in order to avoid replacing all of the shingles. This is his problem since he is contracturally bound to meet the original spec. You would be offering to give him a break. Get it all in writing....See Moregot bids for new roof....either shingle or metal..need to add ins
Comments (1)My best suggestion is that you figure out your priorities. You may want great insulation and a durable roof that looks good, and you may want it all for cheap. You probably won't get all of this. If you don't prioritize then you won't know where to compromise, and you'll keep going in circles. Also, try and find a professional to work with who actually understands the way your roof is supposed to work, or else you'll just be throwing money away. For example, if your roof is ventilated then any insulation you put on top of the existing sheathing will be pretty much useless. You probably need a smart general contractor, not a roofing company....See MoreOne Layer Roof: add the new shingles directly on top or else?
Comments (5)" For repairs, is the layer underneath the shingles needed to be taken out/changed/replaced in order to repair." Simply put: NO. You do not need to remove underlying shingle layers in order to repair a roof. But I think you are missing some of the fine points that exist between these two estimate. First, one can typically 'cover over' a roof with existing shingles with only 1 additional 'covered over' layer. Almost every shingle manufacturer permits this practice and will warrant the practice. Second, you do not normally need to remove any 'underlying' shingle layers in order to 'repair' shingles. But this method can leave you with unmatched colored shingles since new shingles will normally never match old shingles. So you end up with a roof that doesn't leak, but a roof that looks like crap. Bottom Line: You are probably better off covering the entire roof with new shingles if the insurance company will pay for it....See MoreNew roof needed: "3-tab shingles are no longer up to code??"
Comments (17)Would have been better to just tell them for the labor involved to get the better shingles instead of going with cheap 3 tabs instead of lying about code. I would guess they would prefer to do dimensional because it is a better product and probably easier to install as you don't need a perfect pattern for it to look good. Pros of Dimensional Shingles Because of the double bonded layer, dimensional shingles actually offer more protection from wind and hail — with the heaviest grades able to withstand 130 mph winds. Other benefits include: Longer lifespan - 40-50 year warranties is not uncommon. More attractive - lots of colors and options available giving your roof a unique look. Less likely to warp due to heavier construction. Better at hiding structural imperfections in roof. Readily available due to popularity. Works on most roof types and pitches - like regular asphalt shingles, these can be used practically anywhere. Generally accepted as more aesthetically pleasing - so much so that many neighborhoods even require them http://www.roofingsouthwest.com/what-are-dimensional-shingles...See MoreRelated Professionals
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