David Meiland Posted September 26, 2016 Report Share Posted September 26, 2016 Sorry for the title... not enough characters allowed. Got a dousy of a call from a homeowner, a large, badly failed, expensive, brand-new roof. Need someone who can come here, inspect, report, assist attorney with damage claim. Any names? Thank you in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Fabry Posted September 26, 2016 Report Share Posted September 26, 2016 Mike O'Handley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Posted September 27, 2016 Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 Mike would be my choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurt Posted September 27, 2016 Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 What kind of roof? I'm 2nd string on a big standing seam metal job that the builder screwed up, and the starters are a big expert witness outfit specializing in standing seam. I'm learning a few things, like, I don't think I'd want to be the expert on a very big complicated standing seam metal roof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Meiland Posted September 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 I haven't seen it but was told its a comp roof. Apparently part of the house is round, and the installers cut the shingles in thirds to crib them around the curve. The problems start but to do not end there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurt Posted September 27, 2016 Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 oh gawd..... Yeah, O'Handley then. I've learned a few things about roof disputes/litigation. Like anything else, the folks that specialize in it are worth the dough. I'm pretty good on flats and asphalt....but I'm getting my eyes opened on this standing seam gig. I thought I knew some things about steel and now understand I'm junior varsity on standing seam. Whew..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Hockstein Posted September 27, 2016 Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 The roofing material manufacturer's field rep may be helpful in looking at the roof and guiding you to who is an expert in the area. You should qualify the rep first because it may put him/her in an awkward position if the installer is a regular customer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottpat Posted September 27, 2016 Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 Learning from other experts can be very eye opening. I had the opportunity to shadow a wood flooring expert a few weeks ago on a case and I learned a tremendous amount. He had some rare earth magnetic balls (you can stop laughing) that he rolled down the planks and it showed every single nail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Posted September 27, 2016 Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 Learning from other experts can be very eye opening. I had the opportunity to shadow a wood flooring expert a few weeks ago on a case and I learned a tremendous amount. He had some rare earth magnetic balls (you can stop laughing) that he rolled down the planks and it showed every single nail. That guy had a lot of balls! I have only worked with one expert that was a "pain in the butt". Most are really friendly and very generous with any knowledge. It is fun work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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