So what's everyone up too? - Page 3

rak1 · #21 04-20-2010, 03:01 PM

'6"3 I just had to say it.... (So, what is everyone up too).. I kill myself sometimes.

rak1 · #22 04-20-2010, 03:04 PM

That's why the wife and I bought new, but even then there's always problems. That quote sounds high to me; will your home owners ins cover it?

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Originally Posted by Hank70SS

Still working on the dash, lots of pieces to refinish. Getting estimates for a new roof too. Looks the the roof has been leaking at the chimney. Could just get the leak fixed but whoever laid the second roof did a half-assed job. Really needs to be stripped down then ice and water shield and new flashings. Got two estimates so far, $5200 and $7200, ouch. Guess I need a couple of more.

rak1 · #23 04-20-2010, 04:01 PM

Month Precipitation for Reno, NV on average is almost eight inch's per year. We are not a desert since Reno is at 5000 feet above sea level. Also since Reno is near CA we pay CA prices for everything and have an unemployment rate of 13.4%. The average house in Reno is 234k and reg unleaded today is 3.03 a gallon. it's raining outside right now and is 47 degrees outside; I wish I lived in a desert!

Jan 1.06in.
Feb 1.06in.
Mar 0.86in.
Apr 0.35in.
May 0.62in.
Jun 0.47in.
Jul 0.24in.
Aug 0.27in.
Sept 0.45in.
Oct 0.42in.
Nov 0.80in.
Dec 0.88in.

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Originally Posted by stalkingbear

A roof in Reno is much cheaper than a roof in Michigan. We get a bit of rain and our was $9000+ ... we went with a higher end product tho, turned out great and has a 35 year warranty.

In Reno.... well, you don't get the rain like everyone else.. do you? I know you can get snow but you are pretty much a desert.

rak1 · #24 04-20-2010, 04:13 PM

Oh and it's suppose to snow/rain mix tomorrow thru thurday.

Hank70SS · #25 04-20-2010, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by rak1

That's why the wife and I bought new, but even then there's always problems. That quote sounds high to me; will your home owners ins cover it?

Homeowners won't cover the roof, maybe any water damage inside. In MI we have wind, rain and ice damns to deal with. A rubber ice and water shield is now code here but wasn't when this house was built. Ice damns cause the water to back up under the shingles and that causes leaks. The ice and water shield is supposed to extend 24" inside the outside wall so if water does get under the shingles the shield keeps it from getting through. We also have poor ventilation in the attic. One of the previous owners was a real genius. He stuffed insulation over the edge and down into the eaves. Because of the low slope it's impossible to get to the edge and clean it out.

I have a tri-level two good size roofs, one on the lower level and one on the upper level. The quotes were for tear off, water shield, flashings, vents, drip edge and new shingles. The quotes were actually around the price I expected. I have 2 more companies coming. I may have the lower boards ripped off and the insulation cleaned out of the eaves. It would cost $800 or so but should end the ice damn problem.

rak1 · #26 04-20-2010, 04:17 PM

This is not Las Vegas!!!

rak1 · #27 04-20-2010, 04:20 PM

I understand Hank; I use to live in Industry, PA before moving to NV. Best of luck in whichever way you chose.

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Originally Posted by Hank70SS

Homeowners won't cover the roof, maybe any water damage inside. In MI we have wind, rain and ice damns to deal with. A rubber ice and water shield is now code here but wasn't when this house was built. Ice damns cause the water to back up under the shingles and that causes leaks. The ice and water shield is supposed to extend 24" inside the outside wall so if water does get under the shingles the shield keeps it from getting through. We also have poor ventilation in the attic. One of the previous owners was a real genius. He stuffed insulation over the edge and down into the eaves. Because of the low slope it's impossible to get to the edge and clean it out.

I have a tri-level two good size roofs, one on the lower level and one on the upper level. The quotes were for tear off, water shield, flashings, vents, drip edge and new shingles. The quotes were actually around the price I expected. I have 2 more companies coming. I may have the lower boards ripped off and the insulation cleaned out of the eaves. It would cost $800 or so but should end the ice damn problem.

rak1 · #28 04-20-2010, 04:45 PM

Sorry Stalkingbear; after re-reading my post I didn't mean to come off like I was mad or anything. It's just the desert word that kind of got me going.

grandsport · #29 04-20-2010, 05:06 PM

Mike don't get mad,he gets even.

Hank70SS · #30 04-20-2010, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by rak1

I understand Hank; I use to live in Industry, PA before moving to NV. Best of luck in whichever way you chose.

Thanks Robert. Just not something I wanted to deal with now, future employment is not looking good. I have the money in the bank so it's probably best I take care of this now while I can.