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#173678 - 05/22/09 12:40 AM What I learned today
MoBOB Offline
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I learned tearing off roofing is really just a hard way to pull nails. Man, it seemed as if there was a $#%&* nail every three inches!!! Let us also not forget the steep incline and very hot weather. We only got one side of the garage stripped. I am not looking forward to tomorrow.
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#173679 - 05/22/09 01:12 AM Re: What I learned today [Re: MoBOB]
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Hey MoBOB,

What were you using to lift the shingles, most guys around here use a spade or you could use a special shingle lifter like these examples.

I have used a shovel and a pitchfork before but you have to be careful because the nails can pop out and end-up on the driveway resulting in flat tires.

Roofing is never an easy job, I am being lazy this year and having my house done by a contractor.

Good Luck tomorrow and Stay Safe Up There!

Mike


Edited by SwampDonkey (05/22/09 01:12 AM)

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#173682 - 05/22/09 02:18 AM Re: What I learned today [Re: MoBOB]
LED Offline
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Been seeing more and more metal roofs on newly built homes lately. Wonder if it'd be an option worth considering?

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#173683 - 05/22/09 02:46 AM Re: What I learned today [Re: LED]
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It is my nephew's garage roof. He is trying to get it and the house ready for sale. He is on a shoestring budget; unfortunately. He doesn't have the right tools. However, we will press on. Bring on the sweat!


Edited by MoBOB (05/22/09 02:48 AM)
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#173688 - 05/22/09 02:46 PM Re: What I learned today [Re: MoBOB]
MartinFocazio Offline

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Registered: 01/21/03
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Loc: Bucks County PA
Originally Posted By: MoBOB
It is my nephew's garage roof. He is trying to get it and the house ready for sale. He is on a shoestring budget; unfortunately. He doesn't have the right tools. However, we will press on. Bring on the sweat!


Really, a shingle shovel can save you HOURS and HOURS of effort. It's worth it. Really, really worth it.

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#173689 - 05/22/09 03:03 PM Re: What I learned today [Re: MoBOB]
bsmith Offline
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Loc: ventura county, ca
IMHO, there are some jobs where the $ saved is not worth the time, effort, cost -> i believe the most expensive part of a roofing contractor's fee is the dump fee for the old roof -> potential risks -> the aforementioned flat tires - > heat-related issues -> fall-related issues -> and then you have to be perfect with nail placement or the roof will fail. and do you want the new owner to come looking for you after the property is sold?

sure, you can say 'i re-did my roof', but at what cost? what did you really save?

at a minimum, buy the shovels and a large magnet bar for the nails that fell to earth. even the pros miss 'em.
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