Posted: 9/21/2009 12:04:45 PM EDT
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Getting quotes for a new roof, what should I ask for? This is about 1500 sq' of roof I guess.
The one quote I got so far is recommending 30 year Timberline architectural shingles, tear off old roof, inspect sheathing, replace felt underlayment and replace all vent flashing and stuff. Also has the price of shingles gone up much since last year? |
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Getting quotes for a new roof, what should I ask for? This is about 1500 sq' of roof I guess. The one quote I got so far is recommending 30 year Timberline architectural shingles, tear off old roof, inspect sheathing, replace felt underlayment and replace all vent flashing and stuff. Also has the price of shingles gone up much since last year? Former lumber yard employee here. Yes, they have. Remember, shingles are a petroleum-based product. They held steady throughout the summer of 2007 only to boost in 2008 (I quit a little over a year ago), and I'm sure they've skyrocketed since. If it makes you feel better, we were making very little profit off of shingle sales. ETA: IIRC, architecturals went from about 18.xx/bundle in June 2007 to 21.xx and higher in Aug. 2008. (In Pennsylvania.) |
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pitch? how many vallys/vents? 4 hip or strait sides? stories? weird flashing issues? fireplace? 15 sq is not much depending on local cost, 5k high end, but that depends on alot of other stuff It's a 2 story split level with 2 straight roof areas + porch roof, 2 sidewalls, chimney, about 7 vents. The lowest quote I got last year was $4300, but I put it off until now and it sounds like its going to be more expensive now. Just wondered if it's worth getting the impact resistant shingles or anything like that. My insurance co. doesn't offer any discounts. |
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Quoted: They are $85.43 before tax/square for GAF now here in PA at my price. Just finished a roof today and have one coming up starting Wednesday. Also, drip edge, etc. has been going through the roof.Quoted: Getting quotes for a new roof, what should I ask for? This is about 1500 sq' of roof I guess. The one quote I got so far is recommending 30 year Timberline architectural shingles, tear off old roof, inspect sheathing, replace felt underlayment and replace all vent flashing and stuff. Also has the price of shingles gone up much since last year? Former lumber yard employee here. Yes, they have. Remember, shingles are a petroleum-based product. They held steady throughout the summer of 2007 only to boost in 2008 (I quit a little over a year ago), and I'm sure they've skyrocketed since. If it makes you feel better, we were making very little profit off of shingle sales. ETA: IIRC, architecturals went from about 18.xx/bundle in June 2007 to 21.xx and higher in Aug. 2008. (In Pennsylvania.) |
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It's a 2 story split level with 2 straight roof areas + porch roof, 2 sidewalls, chimney, about 7 vents. The lowest quote I got last year was $4300, but I put it off until now and it sounds like its going to be more expensive now. Just wondered if it's worth getting the impact resistant shingles or anything like that. My insurance co. doesn't offer any discounts. the 30 yr are 75- 100/sq, that 1500 out the door, another 1K for flashing/tar paper/chimney vent 1500 for tear off/put back is a little steep for 15 sq, so the 5K i guess earlier sounds about right to do it correctly=replace everything I bet you could find someone to do it for 3-4 in this economy thats hurting for money, but I wouldn't trust anyone with a chimeny, except myself or a professional. |