Moderators BarManBean Posted September 9, 2015 Moderators Share Posted September 9, 2015 Roofing costs I can attest to. Especially with an attached 2 car garage. Depends on how complex the roof is. Ours is about as simple as they come. Six rectangular surfaces, no perpendicular rooflines. I'm in same boat as you, jase. But our roof is about as simple as it gets. Single line across the house, just two big surfaces (front / back) to shingle. Speaking of, I need to price that out to make sure we are squirreling enough away for a few years from now... "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated thefultonhow Posted September 9, 2015 I Donated Share Posted September 9, 2015 Ours got a new roof in 2011, two years before we bought it, so I am good for a while! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baconbits Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 Ours got a new roof in 2011, two years before we bought it, so I am good for a while! That was part of the deal with me buying mine... needed a new roof or $5k came off the asking price. The roof was 25+ years old so it was due. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasejase Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 My roof is a hip roof, so it's got a touch more roofing surface, with a simple gabled roof, attached garage. It's about 22 sq. When I got it done 6 or so years ago - estimates were between 8-14k. I think it ended up costing up about 9000 and change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baconbits Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 13-1/3 squares for me, I think. Did you have a tear off too? If yes, $9k doesn't sound too bad, all in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasejase Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 yeah... tear off was included. Unless there is a GREAT cause for leaving them in place, always do the tear off. That's my philosophy at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twisty Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 the last few big storms that raged through the valley have destroyed my roof. im calling insurance to see if i can get them to replace it. its about 19 years old anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated thefultonhow Posted September 14, 2015 I Donated Share Posted September 14, 2015 the last few big storms that raged through the valley have destroyed my roof. im calling insurance to see if i can get them to replace it. its about 19 years old anyway. Usually they will just pay to patch the parts that are messed up, no? And you will hike your premiums with that kind of claim, so it's not really worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baconbits Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 Because the roof is so old, they'll probably just pay out a portion to patch the bad spots. That's what happened when the remnants of Hurricane Sandy rolled through Ohio... my roof was over $5000 and they only gave my grandma (previous owner of the house) like $1200 to patch spots on her 25+ year old roof. She ended up putting the $1200 towards the cost of the complete new roof, 3 layer tear off, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasejase Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 Usually they will just pay to patch the parts that are messed up, no? And you will hike your premiums with that kind of claim, so it's not really worth it. Nope. And nope. My opinion at least Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasejase Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 Because the roof is so old, they'll probably just pay out a portion to patch the bad spots. That's what happened when the remnants of Hurricane Sandy rolled through Ohio... my roof was over $5000 and they only gave my grandma (previous owner of the house) like $1200 to patch spots on her 25+ year old roof. She ended up putting the $1200 towards the cost of the complete new roof, 3 layer tear off, etc. Probably not. Depends on the policy and a few important variables, but that's not the norm. Unless there's some odd precedent in your state. It was probably a depreciated estimate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baconbits Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 Hell if I know. I should probably review my insurance policy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasejase Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 There's likely nothing in your policy that says 'were only gonna repair your roof. Cuz its old....' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated thefultonhow Posted September 15, 2015 I Donated Share Posted September 15, 2015 There's likely nothing in your policy that says 'were only gonna repair your roof. Cuz its old....' Right, but there might be something that says, "we're only going to fix the stuff that's broken, not the stuff that's just old." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasejase Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Right, but there might be something that says, "we're only going to fix the stuff that's broken, not the stuff that's just old." Probably not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LatentWagen Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Reno-bump! I'm reclaiming some space with hand tools... this is an ugly little section of the living room, in the corner by the built-in steam radiator. There's at least 1/4" of paint buildup, three sets of buried wires, and the wrong moulding. The good stuff is under there, though (nominal 1920's hard wood). I've been biting off one corner at a time, so I thought I'd share some before and durings. Paint will be on tomorrow, after a quick sand and touch-up fill. Then I'll put the chisel away for another six months Don't mind that little broken guy, should've glued him from the start. LW's spec. B / YT / IG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasejase Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Damn that looks tedious! Nice work! Need some practice, muddin' though Looks like water damage. What happened? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LatentWagen Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Damn that looks tedious! Nice work! Need some practice, muddin' though Looks like water damage. What happened? Thanks mang, definitely tedious work. Just old, old plaster. The steam radiator has probably taken it's toll on the whole area, but the paint is indicative of the entire apartment. The floor, moulding, and wall are also far from true, or 90's. The boogers on the mud are from going over it again, and ought to be fine with a a quick pass of sandpaper. The skinny section is definitely rough though, I need a thin putty knife Here's what it looked like before I went over the mud a second time to shave a little (when putting it on this thick, I usually do that when it's half dry to save time in the sanding process). http://legacygt.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=222810&stc=1&d=1452746073 LW's spec. B / YT / IG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
im2c0ol Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Swapping out the electric stove.http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/01/14/69f55d24ec4c6e4d3dfca06878eb9cb9.jpg http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/01/14/83426ee149a60c39f5b613db089ecb49.jpg http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/01/14/46762ce1cdb2f9499d740f4b2ba041ff.jpg 16' Legacy Mods: 55w HID + XB35 5500k, LEDS upgrades, XB Type T Fog, 20mm SB. Custom Footwell Illiminate Kit; http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/15-legacy-outback-footwell-illumination-kit-237567.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picky1 Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Wrapped up redoing my basement after the plastic waterline to my ice maker burst while I was away for the weekend. No more paneling and drop ceiling...now drywall everywhere, insulation, LED lighting, new carpet, windows, doors, and tile by the garage door, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baconbits Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 I wish I could do something like that in my basement but it's too damp. All I want is a man cave type thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BarManBean Posted January 15, 2016 Moderators Share Posted January 15, 2016 I wish I could do something like that in my basement but it's too damp. All I want is a man cave type thing. Why is it too damp? Gotta be some sort or reason or reasons that you could address over time...? "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baconbits Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Clay block circa early 1940s can't be "waterproofed" with typical paints like Drylok. Per the mold remediation company I had in 2 years ago, the pores in the block are too small to have the paint stick properly. My neighbor attempted to waterproof his walls but noticed it didn't help with the humidity because now it all came up through the floor. The only recourse I have is to trench around the house and have the block tarred and insulated I suppose, new french drains at the foundation, etc. Because the lots are so narrow in my neighborhood, I'd end up having to remove half my driveway for about 30 feet along the house and potentially some of my neighbor's driveway. All see are dollar signs. My side of the street is built into a hill somewhat. If you're standing on the front sidewalk looking straight ahead, you're looking at ground level at the house about 30 feet away, if that makes any sense. The back of the house is the worst as it's on the high side of the hill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picky1 Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 I wish I could do something like that in my basement but it's too damp. All I want is a man cave type thing. Wish I could claim the space as my own, but it is now being used by my twin teenagers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 The only recourse I have is to trench around the house and have the block tarred and insulated I suppose, new french drains at the foundation, etc. Because the lots are so narrow in my neighborhood, I'd end up having to remove half my driveway for about 30 feet along the house and potentially some of my neighbor's driveway. All see are dollar signs. Trench and put drain pipes below the floor level, then cover the foundation with this type of mat: http://www.villaportalen.se/bilder/galleribilder/icopal-grund-2015-vp-fg.jpg It has a large number of "bumps" that shall be towards the wall. It will prevent water from the soil to come into contact with the wall and also prevent any capillary effects because it leaves a small air gap towards the wall. You can still tar the wall from the outside. On the inside - use a paint or panel that breathes so you don't seal humidity into the wall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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