Home Improvements

[Diomedes]

I feel bad for the roofs of the world.  Year after year of soldier duty and when they finally give up the ghost, everyone things the cost to replace them is throwing money away.

[Susquehanna Birder]

I don't think anybody's talking about throwing money away. I'm going to get it done...and I know it'll be money well spent...but I'm also going to lament a little about shouldering the expense.

[Zanshin]

It's necessary, just not a sexy big purchase. You spend a lot of money, but don't have anything "new" to really show for it. it's not a waste, but there's no fun to show for the spend.

[smeags]

I feel bad for the roofs of the world.  Year after year of soldier duty and when they finally give up the ghost, everyone things the cost to replace them is throwing money away.

Thankfully, roofs have a voice to stand up for them now. 

[Sgt PSN]

It's necessary, just not a sexy big purchase. You spend a lot of money, but don't have anything "new" to really show for it. it's not a waste, but there's no fun to show for the spend.

And it goes a little something like this...

Finish off the basement and turn it into a nice man cave for $15k - spend more money to throw a party to show it off.

Install a pool and build a nice deck/patio around it for $25k - spend more money to throw a party to show it off.

Replace the roof for $10k - we're only buying generic foods, no eating out, no more movies, vacation cancelled, kids can't play little league this year, and we have to get rid of the dog.

[Seabiscuit36]

It's necessary, just not a sexy big purchase. You spend a lot of money, but don't have anything "new" to really show for it. it's not a waste, but there's no fun to show for the spend.

And it goes a little something like this...

Finish off the basement and turn it into a nice man cave for $15k - spend more money to throw a party to show it off.

Install a pool and build a nice deck/patio around it for $25k - spend more money to throw a party to show it off.

Replace the roof for $10k - we're only buying generic foods, no eating out, no more movies, vacation cancelled, kids can't play little league this year, and we have to get rid of the dog.

Couldn't be stated better. 

I'm definitely going with a metal roof when the time comes.  Love the look, noise wise it's a soothing sound whenever I've been in one in a storm. 

SD, I'm guessing you bought from Overstock or some online service that used a freight delivery company.  I always tip those guys up front and they'll take it wherever you want, but if they damage walls or anything they're not liable.  Those types of delivery companies typically have "Liftgate" service which if its above a certain weight, they have to charge you for the delivery just to move it from the truck to the ground. 

[SD]

It was through Houzz, delivery was free.

[Diomedes]

delivery was free.

You get what you pay for?

[SD]

delivery was free.

You get what you pay for?

So does the delivery guy (no tip)

[Rome]

I did a property review last week where they had permitted a dock/boathouse with a cost of $138,000.

For.  A.  Dock.

What.

[Diomedes]

It's not cheap to work on water.

[Seabiscuit36]

It's not cheap to work on water.

Price doubles the second the contractor see's h20. 

Not sure how FL is with permitting, but MD is a nightmare.  You have to go thru the Army Corp of Engineers for a survey, 750 bucks.  A large majority of new docks are not permitted is my understanding.  Toyed with the idea of putting one in but the access point from my yard would put the dock at over 450yards over non-tidal wetlands.  The property can be accessed from another road which there appeared to have been plans to run a dock as i found power/cable/telephone wires setup in conduit out onto the edge of the marsh.  That option would be an L-shape dock to go around the neighbor's property, and would still be something like 250 yards when its all said and done. 

The price to do all that would make me sick so I'll just keep rooting for sea level rise. 

[SD]

When I bought my house the home inspector said my roof was roughly 6-8 years old and in good shape. Noticed a stain on my bedroom roof, went to the attic and saw where there's soft wood. It's not a big section so it probably just needs a patch. Anyone ever deal with patching a roof and what'd cost you?

[Diomedes]

When was the house built?  Is the roof original?  What kind of roof do you have?  Ashpalt shingle?  (How many layers?)  What pitch is the roof?  Is the leak in a valley?  How extensive is the rot?  Last quote I got from a roofer listed labor rate $90 per hour.  Your cost will vary widely depending how the answers to all these questions (and others).

[SD]

House was built in 1976
Not the original roof
Yes Asphalt Shingle
One layer
No idea what the pitch is
The leak is coming from a plank which is between two studs...is that considered the valley?
The rot isn't bad, a little soft. I'd estimate 3-4 feet.