Since there isn't a Home Improvement forum yet...

[George G.]

How hard is it to roof your own house? If you're just over laying the existing roof, I don't see it being that difficult. Other than not knowing how many times I can carry a pack of shingles on my shoulder up a ladder, if I can over come that and buy a air nailer, is it that hard?

Let's discuss

[blackjack]

thats what mexicans are for....

[Mach1Nut]

It is not difficult. I have re-roofed my parents house in the past. The job is easy, the hardest part is the strain it puts on your legs and back. Get some friends to help you carry the shingles on the roof and it won't be so bad. definitely wear gloves unless you don't like your fingerprints! :D

[96Cobra_Nate]

Overlay (http://www.roofhelp.com/tearoffvsoverlay.htm)

I've seen situations where the buyer had a hard time getting insured.

[Blue5spd]

thats what mexicans are for....

fo sho, just give them a bucket of corona.

[Fox466]

Overlay (http://www.roofhelp.com/tearoffvsoverlay.htm)

I've seen situations where the buyer had a hard time getting insured.

Listen to what he said. I do insurance inspections and it is common to be denied coverage for multiple layers...

[Da Prez]

fo sho, just give them a bucket of corona.

shit for corona, george give me a call and i will come and help...:D

[Yellowstang]

shit for corona, george give me a call and i will come and help...:D


tell him to buy you a washing machine and you'll do it in trade!

[TexasDevilDog]

You don't want Fred on your roof unless you are looking for a skylight. :eek:

[Neiladin]

You don't want Fred on your roof unless you are looking for a skylight. :eek:
damn!! LOL!!!

[GE]

You don't want Fred on your roof unless you are looking for a skylight. :eek:

Or if you want the roof to be fucked in the ass...

[Fox466]

Or if you want the roof to be fucked in the ass...

That was actually funny...

[idrivea4banger]

i remember roofing our house with my dad in jr high. shit was a fucking pain. legs and back but its easy as hell. now would be the best time to do it since its not so hot.

[blownaltered]

It depends on what type of roof is already on the house if you can install a new shingle over it or not. If it is a wood or shake roof I wouldn't put a composition on it for insurance reasons, when you go to sell the house the buyers insurance company will not insure them and you will have to pay to replace it. If it is a 30 year or up product ( deminsional or laminate ) you can not install another layer on top the shingles will not seal and you will have no manufacturer warranty and will have to re-roof before selling. The only way you can do it is if the house has a 20 or 25 year fiberglass shingle ( 3-tab ), then you can do it and get away with it. But for the time it takes you to do it and if you don't do it right it will cost you more to fix than it would to pay someone to do it from the beginning. You actually don't pay that much for labor to nail over a roof since you are not tearing off the roof.

[FRANCISCO308]

That was actually funny...
x2 LOL

very easy I was working in roofing about 4years ago. :mad: Too damn hot

[Pro88LX]

ive done it before....if you pay me good ill come help :D

[idrivea4banger]

ive done it before....if you pay me good ill come help :D


dont do it, hell bring that fat bitch in his avatar to help.

[blownaltered]

dont do it, hell bring that fat bitch in his avatar to help.
he doesn't want the house to collapse

[Pro88LX]

dont do it, hell bring that fat bitch in his avatar to help.

shes not fat, its a wide angle lens on the camera :mad:

[idrivea4banger]

shes not fat, its a wide angle lens on the camera :mad:


if thats wide angle then im a fucking model. :eek:

[blownaltered]

dont do it, hell bring that fat bitch in his avatar to help.
seriously it is not nice to make fun of his wife like that, some people would get really pissed about shit like that, its not his fault his old lady has an ass like an abrams tank :D

[Pro88LX]

seriously it is not nice to make fun of his wife like that, some people would get really pissed about shit like that, its not his fault his old lady has an ass like an abrams tank :D

riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight :rolleyes: . im going to go in the other room and tell her that LOL

[idrivea4banger]

seriously it is not nice to make fun of his wife like that, some people would get really pissed about shit like that, its not his fault his old lady has an ass like an abrams tank :D




Fire in the hole!!! Bastard, made me spit my beer out. :D

[Pro88LX]

if thats wide angle then im a fucking model. :eek:

?http://www.magscriber.com/height%20200/gt317.jpg

[idrivea4banger]

?http://www.magscriber.com/height%20200/gt317.jpg



you want me to autograph my picture for you??

[Pro88LX]

Fire in the hole!!! Bastard, made me spit my beer out. :D

you think that makes you laugh? you should see that goofy bastard in person.....

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m111/forcedlx/misc/retarded-handicap.jpg

[Pro88LX]

you want me to autograph my picture for you??
i think blownaltered has that issue if you want to sign something.

[blownaltered]

i think blownaltered has that issue if you want to sign something.
shut up man, fuck you know what this will do to my already shitty reputation, anyways you weren't complaining :eek:

[Pro88LX]

shut up man, fuck you know what this will do to my already shitty reputation, anyways you weren't complaining :eek:

give me a break, i was drunk.

[blownaltered]

give me a break, i was drunk.
and you said you loved me, bastard

[Pro88LX]

and you said you loved me, bastard

i meant as a friend..... :o

[Blue90LXSupercharged]

Don't go CHEAP on your roof. find a good roofer to do it right the first time. Get the old shit removed. Layers add Weight to the roof, stress on the frame. We when with a guy that had a great price. Big nightmare that turned into!! I an suprised my "new" roof does not leak. That was about three years ago. Looks like hell too.

[idrivea4banger]

and you said you loved me, bastard


fuck him, all he does is use you.

[Pro88LX]

fuck him, all he does is use you.

:o

[George G.]

I haven't climbed up there yet but it does have 3 tab shingles and judging by the looks of it from the ground, I'd say it's the original roof. Meaning it only has 1 layer.

Thanks Nate for that link. Hey Fox466, was coverage denied because of an obviously crappy job or too many layers or what? I thought houses in this area can get up to 2 layers with no problems.

I'm not sure on the cost yet. One roofer I called hasn't even showed up yet to look at it after calling him twice and it's been a week already.

The house is for sale and will have a roof allowance. I just figure I can save some money getting it done now rather than have the buyers come up with some crazy $$ for replacement when an over lay will do. Plus, I think the current roof is hurting the appearance...actually, I know it is.

[MakeShift]

I have done this many times but I would pull off the layers and start from new. Inspectors do look badly upon this. Now as for back in the day, a lot of these homes that we buy just to tear down and build a new house have 3 layers on them. If you want some help I know that it could be done in a weekend and I like doing stuff like this and I have some equipment might just have to get another nail gun. I would be more than willing to get a few of my guys and all you have to do is pay a few bucks to them or me if I end up helping. I have a nice open schedule.

[AbecX]

Call da prez he might be looking for work :^)

[96Cobra_Nate]

I haven't climbed up there yet but it does have 3 tab shingles and judging by the looks of it from the ground, I'd say it's the original roof. Meaning it only has 1 layer.

Thanks Nate for that link. Hey Fox466, was coverage denied because of an obviously crappy job or too many layers or what? I thought houses in this area can get up to 2 layers with no problems.

I'm not sure on the cost yet. One roofer I called hasn't even showed up yet to look at it after calling him twice and it's been a week already.

The house is for sale and will have a roof allowance. I just figure I can save some money getting it done now rather than have the buyers come up with some crazy $$ for replacement when an over lay will do. Plus, I think the current roof is hurting the appearance...actually, I know it is.

Hey, no problem. I checked your home out in the MLS, it looks good! Should sell quick.

[George G.]

We hope so. It should be priced lower than the other comps in an effort to sell it quick. Plus the carpet, tile, microwave, stove, dishwasher and 3 sides of the fence are less than 2 years old.

[George G.]

still looking for a roofer. I swear nobody wants to work around here.

Can someone move this to the Home Improvement forum?

[mutherjuggz]

I haven't climbed up there yet but it does have 3 tab shingles and judging by the looks of it from the ground, I'd say it's the original roof. Meaning it only has 1 layer.

Thanks Nate for that link. Hey Fox466, was coverage denied because of an obviously crappy job or too many layers or what? I thought houses in this area can get up to 2 layers with no problems.

I'm not sure on the cost yet. One roofer I called hasn't even showed up yet to look at it after calling him twice and it's been a week already.

The house is for sale and will have a roof allowance. I just figure I can save some money getting it done now rather than have the buyers come up with some crazy $$ for replacement when an over lay will do. Plus, I think the current roof is hurting the appearance...actually, I know it is.

it was probably denied due to the roof condition. insurance companies don't decline a roof for 2 layers, but they will for 3

prolly old news, but I felt like chiming in anyway :D

You're also gonna have a hard time selling it with a bad roof, since any potential buyer can't close without insurance, and can't get insurance until it passes inspection....

again, prolly old news but... oh well :D

[Sean88gt]

It isn't hard, just time consuming and not much more to have it done.