allspec33351 Posted May 25, 2006 Report Share Posted May 25, 2006 Four houses on my block are concurrently have new roofs installed due to hurricane Wilma. The first house on the right has failed the final 4 times and when it rains it leaks. The house in the background has been dried in and passed its dry in but leaks. The home on the left is in the process of being dried in, it has a red tag but I haven't read it. The house to the right of that has been dried in but no red tags. One of the roofs just finish on my block leaks. The roofing contractor told her if he comes out and doesn't find a leak she will be charged a service charge of $150. 7 out of 10 houses on my block got or getting new roofs. The prices went for 6-8 G's before Wilma now 12-16 G's. It takes about three months from rip off to final. Most of the roofs are done by out of town crews paid by the roof. We still have a ton of blue roofs. Captain Download Attachment: ladders.JPG 107.51 KB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark P Posted May 25, 2006 Report Share Posted May 25, 2006 What is "Dried in" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurt Posted May 25, 2006 Report Share Posted May 25, 2006 It's the 21st century version of carpet bagging. These guy's follow the weather. In summer, they chase hail storms around the midwest, in winter they hit the hurricane "damage" roofing down south. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul burrell Posted May 25, 2006 Report Share Posted May 25, 2006 When the black roll tar paper is installed over the decking it is dried in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenT Posted May 25, 2006 Report Share Posted May 25, 2006 It's the 21st century version of carpet bagging. These guy's follow the weather. In summer, they chase hail storms around the midwest, in winter they hit the hurricane "damage" roofing down south. That's one industry that should require regulationg and inspections. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Hockstein Posted May 25, 2006 Report Share Posted May 25, 2006 I would suggest that the big roofing suppliers offer extended warranties for an extra fee to have one of their reps perform phase inspections of the roof installation. I think many people would extra for the peace of mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will5443 Posted August 7, 2006 Report Share Posted August 7, 2006 Captain, I know that neighorhood. Howerver its really not diferent from any other neighborhood down here. Am currently dealing with a 5000 square foot home in Weston that is leaking like a sieve after the dry in. Too many damaged roofs down here and not enough qualified workers. Most of em come from out of state. I'm seeing roofs that pass the final inspection that would either make you laugh or turn your stomach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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