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Konstruction · 08-19-2007, 03:55 PM

Well almost that time of the year , getting cool enough so I can start getting ready to re-roof the house. We just bought this place about almost 2 years ago and the roof has leaked under hard rain storms. I have decided to go with an Elk 40 year high definition Shake wood architecture shingle. The sky light is also getting replaced , just haven't chosen the right one . If you ask me I say do away with it.

The house was built in a Solar effecting subdivision. It gets hot as hell in here in the summer. And I have these Solar panels on the side of the house. And the heat they attract is insane.

The pitch of the roof is a 12/12 . And I will be doing most of the tear off and install myself. Due to family and friends are a Lil timid getting up there.

One side of the roof has 2 layers of shingles and the other side only has one layer? ??

Since you can see the roof isn't quite that big, I am saving a fortune doing this myself. 19 square of shingles .

This is the color we have ordered.

briansol · 08-19-2007, 06:10 PM

install some gutters while you're up there. That will add (or rather, remove the decline of) value to your home.

Konstruction · 08-19-2007, 06:18 PM

Hmmm not a bad idea .. you know that never even crossed my mind. That will prob work out great and look better.

I have a sub that does guttering and that shouldnt cost me much to do this lil place.

James · 08-20-2007, 07:47 PM

Good luck with that incline.

Want to come reroof my garage when you're done? haha I need to do that next year.

Konstruction · 08-20-2007, 09:13 PM

Nah the higher the pitch the better. I did roofing for 5 years and this is a walk in the park for me. I should have it all tore off and put back on in 3 days. I still havent decide anything for the sky-light yet. Nor what to do with those solar panels in the front of the house.

If the solar panels go , then the sky light should stay. Shingles wont be here at the house for 2-3 weeks . I have time to make the right choice.

Beaver · 08-22-2007, 07:37 PM

that's about as steep as my roof that was just re-done. Should look good when it's all done!

Konstruction · 08-22-2007, 10:05 PM

We can only hope for that

Slimm-rw- · 08-29-2007, 06:45 PM

damn good luck, that scares the hell outa me!!

klyph · 08-30-2007, 04:26 PM

I use to love to get harnessed up to a rope anchored at the midpoint of the ridge, then let out enough rope until I was almost to the bottom edge. Then I would stand on the end of the ridge and run straight down towards the edge. Keeping the rope tight, you swing around right on the edge of a death drop. Good times.

Konstruction · 09-12-2007, 08:41 PM

Never used a harness. slows me down. But I dont think I will hanging off the roof if I did have one on.

Shingles are scheduled for delivery on this coming monday betweem 8am-10pm. I will be placing all the shingles on the peak of the roof supported by a 2x4 nail to the trusses.

08-19-2007, 03:55 PM	#1
Konstruction General Contractor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Richmond, VA Age: 28 Posts: 252 Rep Power: 5	New Roof. Well almost that time of the year , getting cool enough so I can start getting ready to re-roof the house. We just bought this place about almost 2 years ago and the roof has leaked under hard rain storms. I have decided to go with an Elk 40 year high definition Shake wood architecture shingle. The sky light is also getting replaced , just haven't chosen the right one . If you ask me I say do away with it. The house was built in a Solar effecting subdivision. It gets hot as hell in here in the summer. And I have these Solar panels on the side of the house. And the heat they attract is insane. The pitch of the roof is a 12/12 . And I will be doing most of the tear off and install myself. Due to family and friends are a Lil timid getting up there. One side of the roof has 2 layers of shingles and the other side only has one layer? ?? Since you can see the roof isn't quite that big, I am saving a fortune doing this myself. 19 square of shingles . This is the color we have ordered. Last edited by Konstruction; 08-19-2007 at 04:03 PM.

08-20-2007, 07:47 PM	#4
James Slacking off in the house Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: In IN Posts: 233 Rep Power: 5	Good luck with that incline. Want to come reroof my garage when you're done? haha I need to do that next year. __________________ 1927 2200 sq feet 3 story renovation project. Done Washing Machine - 10.27.07 Windows Install - 02.13.08 (New) Gas Oven - 11.22.08 New Front Door - 02.26.11 New Garage Door - 05.13.11 Needs to be Done Uh... Alot more.

08-19-2007, 06:10 PM	#2
briansol Administrator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Central CT Age: 31 Posts: 499 Rep Power: 10	install some gutters while you're up there. That will add (or rather, remove the decline of) value to your home.

08-19-2007, 06:18 PM	#3
Konstruction General Contractor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Richmond, VA Age: 28 Posts: 252 Rep Power: 5	Hmmm not a bad idea .. you know that never even crossed my mind. That will prob work out great and look better. I have a sub that does guttering and that shouldnt cost me much to do this lil place.

08-20-2007, 09:13 PM	#5
Konstruction General Contractor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Richmond, VA Age: 28 Posts: 252 Rep Power: 5	Nah the higher the pitch the better. I did roofing for 5 years and this is a walk in the park for me. I should have it all tore off and put back on in 3 days. I still havent decide anything for the sky-light yet. Nor what to do with those solar panels in the front of the house. If the solar panels go , then the sky light should stay. Shingles wont be here at the house for 2-3 weeks . I have time to make the right choice.

08-22-2007, 07:37 PM	#6
Beaver Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Jefferson, WI Age: 26 Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	that's about as steep as my roof that was just re-done. Should look good when it's all done!

08-22-2007, 10:05 PM	#7
Konstruction General Contractor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Richmond, VA Age: 28 Posts: 252 Rep Power: 5	We can only hope for that

08-29-2007, 06:45 PM	#8
Slimm-rw- Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 20 Rep Power: 0	damn good luck, that scares the hell outa me!!

08-30-2007, 04:26 PM	#9
klyph Igloo Architect Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: North Pole, AK Age: 27 Posts: 36 Rep Power: 0	I use to love to get harnessed up to a rope anchored at the midpoint of the ridge, then let out enough rope until I was almost to the bottom edge. Then I would stand on the end of the ridge and run straight down towards the edge. Keeping the rope tight, you swing around right on the edge of a death drop. Good times.

09-12-2007, 08:41 PM	#10
Konstruction General Contractor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Richmond, VA Age: 28 Posts: 252 Rep Power: 5	Never used a harness. slows me down. But I dont think I will hanging off the roof if I did have one on. Shingles are scheduled for delivery on this coming monday betweem 8am-10pm. I will be placing all the shingles on the peak of the roof supported by a 2x4 nail to the trusses.