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Roof replacement DIY
Posted on 2/22/23 at 2:15 pm
Posted on 2/22/23 at 2:15 pm
I'm researching replacing my roof myself, including labor and materials. Fairly simple roof, nothing particularly technical. Around 2500 SF for the house and detached garage.
I've done this before a few times (years ago) and know the basics (and have youtube resources for refresher).
Are there any concerns regarding possible future insurance claims I might need to consider?
I'm confident I can do a proper job at it. And yes I know how much work is involved, but between the cost savings and satisfaction of doing it myself, it is worth considering.
No immediate problems with leaking, just an aged roof due for replacement. I might hire a couple of "home-depot lot laborers" to assist.
I've done this before a few times (years ago) and know the basics (and have youtube resources for refresher).
Are there any concerns regarding possible future insurance claims I might need to consider?
I'm confident I can do a proper job at it. And yes I know how much work is involved, but between the cost savings and satisfaction of doing it myself, it is worth considering.
No immediate problems with leaking, just an aged roof due for replacement. I might hire a couple of "home-depot lot laborers" to assist.
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Posted on 2/22/23 at 4:27 pm to eatpie
Let it be known if you don’t do Manuel labor as a full time job you will be grossly in pain for days after you finish.
Depending on your roofs pitch and square count. It’ll take you one whole day to demo, one day to felt, one day to shingle. You will feel like you got run over by 3 trucks once you’re done.
I wouldn’t let anyone that isn’t privately insured on your roof under any circumstances.
You’ve been briefed.
Depending on your roofs pitch and square count. It’ll take you one whole day to demo, one day to felt, one day to shingle. You will feel like you got run over by 3 trucks once you’re done.
I wouldn’t let anyone that isn’t privately insured on your roof under any circumstances.
You’ve been briefed.
This post was edited on 2/22/23 at 4:29 pm
Posted on 2/22/23 at 4:37 pm to eatpie
Would you setup a live cam of you installing your roof?
I'm not saying you can't do it, but there are some things worth writing the check for.
I'm not saying you can't do it, but there are some things worth writing the check for.
Posted on 2/22/23 at 5:37 pm to PaBon
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I wouldn’t let anyone that isn’t privately insured on your roof under any circumstances.
This !!!
Posted on 2/22/23 at 6:08 pm to eatpie
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Are there any concerns regarding possible future insurance claims I might need to consider?
you better check the codes, they change often, and if its not to code, insurance will deny any damage claims
some areas spell out nails or staples and how many and how far apart they must be, its nothing like it used to be where you can just go blindly nail your own shingles because you can
Posted on 2/22/23 at 6:13 pm to keakar
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its nothing like it used to be where you can just go blindly nail your own shingles because you can
Yes it is.
Posted on 2/22/23 at 6:15 pm to keakar
Just follow the manufacture specs on when & how many nails & where.
I think you’re making a big mistake by doing this yourself.
I recently tagged up with a couple buddy’s to do his relatives roof. Basically to drink a beer or two and catch up with them. regret every minute. It was a low pitch and somehow that made it worse than a more substantial pitch.
Sucked arse but vaya con dios amigo.
I think you’re making a big mistake by doing this yourself.
I recently tagged up with a couple buddy’s to do his relatives roof. Basically to drink a beer or two and catch up with them. regret every minute. It was a low pitch and somehow that made it worse than a more substantial pitch.
Sucked arse but vaya con dios amigo.
Posted on 2/22/23 at 7:54 pm to eatpie
Better get it done before may.
Posted on 2/22/23 at 9:48 pm to eatpie
Why do you hate yourself?
Posted on 2/22/23 at 9:52 pm to eatpie
If you install your own roof (and actuall finish) you are more of a man than me! I did a small shed once and I will never do that again:.
Posted on 2/23/23 at 8:02 am to eatpie
Sounds like a future insurance claim denial for roof damage in the next named storm.
Posted on 2/23/23 at 10:35 am to eatpie
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Are there any concerns regarding possible future insurance claims I might need to consider?
Of course. Your insurance company may deny your claim because the work wasn't performed by a licensed contractor. Definitely check into it.
Posted on 2/23/23 at 11:12 am to eatpie
Just pay someone. I won't do anything more past a basic fix anymore
Posted on 2/23/23 at 12:10 pm to eatpie
quote:If there’s damage as a result of improper workmanship, you could have the claim denied. Improper installation falls under the contractor’s general liability insurancd, not your homeowners policy.
Are there any concerns regarding possible future insurance claims I might need to consider?
And some homeowner companies are sticklers for having things like roofing done by a licensed contractor. So you may run into trouble where they might not write the policy at all if they ask for receipts or invoices as proof from when you last had the roof redone.
Posted on 2/23/23 at 9:59 pm to eatpie
I will pay you to come watch this. No way you make half a day. Just stocking shingles on the roof would be back breaking, that’s if you make it through the rear off
Posted on 2/24/23 at 1:55 am to Triggerr
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Just stocking shingles on the roof would be back breaking
Pay for delivery. Carrying up shingles is just dumb.
Posted on 2/24/23 at 2:59 am to Triggerr
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Just stocking shingles on the roof would be back breaking,
Carrying a pack of shingles just to my backyard was hard enough.
Posted on 2/24/23 at 6:11 am to eatpie
It’s not that hard but I’ll tell you the issue is getting it done in a timely manner before it rains. I wish I was making this up but my dad decided to save money and remove his old
Shingles and have a company replace. Well it unexpectedly rained and he didn’t have the entire thing tarped. Removing the shingles on a 2000 sq ft job is a couple days work for a single person. That’s why they have an entire team of like 4-6 people do it. Remember if 4 guys can do something in day 1/2 a day it’s going to take 1 guy more then 2 days to do it due to stamina.
Shingles and have a company replace. Well it unexpectedly rained and he didn’t have the entire thing tarped. Removing the shingles on a 2000 sq ft job is a couple days work for a single person. That’s why they have an entire team of like 4-6 people do it. Remember if 4 guys can do something in day 1/2 a day it’s going to take 1 guy more then 2 days to do it due to stamina.
Posted on 2/24/23 at 6:28 am to baldona
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Removing the shingles on a 2000 sq ft job is a couple days work for a single person. That’s why they have an entire team of like 4-6 people do it. Remember if 4 guys can do something in day 1/2 a day it’s going to take 1 guy more then 2 days to do it due to stamina.
Have to watch the weather and pick a good window then tear off a section and dry it in. Then the next section and so on.
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