Wisconsin roofer horde headed your way.
And if you think our hockey fans are goons . . .
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The Home Improvement Thread. Successes and Failures
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Wisconsin roofer horde headed your way.
And if you think our hockey fans are goons . . .
dxmnkd316
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They were SWARMING today. Worse yet, my phone has been ringing every 20-30 minutes for about four days straight. I wish I were exaggerating
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dxmnkd316
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We're probably going with Sela. We'd like to get a new deck as well (not covered, just small and shitty). Hoping we can get a good deal with the deck and insurance roof/gutters as a combo. I know they don't pay the deductible, but I'm sure they'd work with us on the cost of the deck if it included a roof
Deutsche Gopher Fan
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Living where I do, I’m surrounded by high end contractors. All told me to avoid sela when I redid my roof a few years ago. They do lot of volume but if you get a “b” crew I’ve heard it’s not great. My realtor said same thing so I researched and used a smaller local company.
dxmnkd316
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interesting I've heard they do great work from several people.
Who did you end up going with?
Deutsche Gopher Fan
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I used j robert roofing. Also looked at kretzman.
i think sela can do good work, if you get an a crew. Issue is if you don’t
i think sela can do good work, if you get an a crew. Issue is if you don’t
Roofing is pretty easy, but there are factors that will separate the wheat from the chaff. Your local codes probably specify what products must be used in ice dam areas, but ask them in the bidding stage. If you have a lot of valleys, ask what they put down there and how they shingle them. Naturally, some crews are better at 12/12 pitch roofs than others. If your fascia is being replaced, I assume you have metal fascia. Some roofers butcher fascia, as simple as it is to install. Of course, ask for references and contact some of them.
If you don't have soffit vents, ask what they will do to vent your roof, though I expect they will just duplicate what is there now. It may be that you would benefit from venting changes or additions. Some roofers justifiably assume you're not going to closely inspect their work and will tend to be a little sloppy. In a storm situation, they probably have jobs stacked up and waiting and will be tempted to rush through it.
I'd use a reputable local roofer. It's nice to give the work to those crews who serve your area day in and day out. Be prepared to wait, though.
But, since you are a gopher fan, go with the crew driving that old chevy pickup with Arkansas plates and a bunch of empty Busch cans rattling around in the bed.
If you don't have soffit vents, ask what they will do to vent your roof, though I expect they will just duplicate what is there now. It may be that you would benefit from venting changes or additions. Some roofers justifiably assume you're not going to closely inspect their work and will tend to be a little sloppy. In a storm situation, they probably have jobs stacked up and waiting and will be tempted to rush through it.
I'd use a reputable local roofer. It's nice to give the work to those crews who serve your area day in and day out. Be prepared to wait, though.
But, since you are a gopher fan, go with the crew driving that old chevy pickup with Arkansas plates and a bunch of empty Busch cans rattling around in the bed.
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Deutsche Gopher Fan
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Yeah I got improved/additional venting done which was great.
I also had mine done 3 weeks before a huge hail storm a few years ago so every local outfit wasn’t super backed up
I also had mine done 3 weeks before a huge hail storm a few years ago so every local outfit wasn’t super backed up
Odd. They have a long line of paint thinners, and it is a Wisco company.
Oh, you mean they did not recognize my name? Odder yet.
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Deutsche Gopher Fan
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That’s why I paid to add insulation to attic well before I paid to get a new roof.
Yeah, I don't know that venting ever did a lot to prevent ice dams.
Soffit vents are there to allow air in (other than gable ends); Does your roof have anything other than the circulator setup to allow air out? Ridge vents?
dxmnkd316
Lucia Apologist
i believe so. I think it's got ridge cents on the backside. Haven't really thought about it
the circulator was removed from service when the central air was put in.
We’ll congrats on getting the new roof. That’s no minor upgrade.
dxmnkd316
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thanks!
Especially since they look to be architectural 30-years that are about 22 years old.
They were looking to be about due for a replacement. Like getting a 10k-15k bonus.
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Deutsche Gopher Fan
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Hopefully you don’t need to claim anything else big in the near future.
I was fine paying for my roof vs waiting for a storm. My old roof was so bad I doubt my insurance would have covered a ton.
much of my area saw premiums go up a lot this year while mine didn’t. I know my insurance score is through the roof with basically zero claims and a credit score around 840.
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