New roof? We have a 60+ slate roof - pretty big leak last Friday, but at least we could see it. Between the costly repair & very costly maintenance, which it looks like it will need annually, it’s time to replace. The other super bad thing is that no one can get on the roof to do anything else (check/fix my stove vent, add insulation to the attic crawl space, etc.). When slate shingles get old, they get brittle & even ‘qualified’ slate roofers break or displace shingles just trying to get to one that is broken or slipped. Anyway, signed the contract this morning, will have a new roof in 2-3 weeks - I can hardly wait!
Yep, new roof - insurance job.
We used “50 year” architectural shingles when we built the house in 2007. The shingles have held up very well - I feel like I got my money’s worth - it’s been hailed on two or three times a year every year since it was built. Also needs a couple new downspouts and one new gutter, along with ALL of the window screens on the south and west sides, and a few sections of vinyl siding. Greenhouse needs all of the siding and roof panels replaced. One sheet of metal siding on the barn is damaged and there may be some roof damage there too. It was raining when insurance adjuster guy was here to inspect - he said it was too slick to safely climb on top for a closer look and that he’d do a supplemental on it if necessary.
It’s a big nuisance and won’t all be paid for by insurance but it’s got to be fixed.
Just another of the joys of being a homeowner.
There are very few homes in these parts that use slate roofs. I think maybe they don’t hold up to the ice and snow we get here during winter. I’m going to have roofer guy give me a price to put metal roofing on the house - if there’s not a huge cost delta between metal and composite I’m inclined to go with metal.