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Maplemom
Citizen
Username: Maplemom
Post Number: 91
Registered: 7-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 10, 2004 - 3:31 pm: |     |
Hi
I've gotten a few quotes for a new roof. We have cedar shakes, then two layers of tarpaper roofing on top.
The first two quotes said rip it all of, put down plywood and then new roof. The guy who came today said he would take off two layers of roof but leave the shakes...he said Maplewood code says you don't HAVE to remove the shakes and since, according to him, ours are in great shape (no rot) it would just make it more expensive to put plywood down. He said it would be cost effective and materials effective.
First off, does anyone know if it's true regarding code? Also, does this make sense or sound bad?
I like the idea of saving money etc, but we want to do what's best since it will be on there for many years to come.
Thanks
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blackcat
Citizen
Username: Blackcat
Post Number: 160
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 10, 2004 - 4:40 pm: | |
Call the building department to find out about codes. Its better to be armed with information yourself than to take the word of someone that may not have your best interests at heart. |
mrmaplewood
Citizen
Username: Mrmaplewood
Post Number: 106
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 10, 2004 - 4:48 pm: | |
And the building department has your best interest at heart? "The answer is NO, what is your question?" |
bobk
Supporter
Username: Bobk
Post Number: 4617
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 10, 2004 - 5:23 pm: | |
When we redid our roof a few years ago the code allowed two layers of roofing. We had the two layers of asphalt shingles removed and put a new layer over the old cedar shingle roof, using plywood in a few areas where there was damage. Be careful if you go this route because an unscrupulous roofer will end up charging extra for the plywood and you may find large areas of the roof have to be taken down to the rafters.
I don't think the code has changed since then. |
themp
Citizen
Username: Themp
Post Number: 490
Registered: 12-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 10, 2004 - 6:06 pm: | |
We face the same question soon. My impression was that few roofers wanted to mess around with the old shingles, and that they would prefer to put down new plywood. Is there really any savings/advantage in keeping the cedar? |
TomR
Citizen
Username: Tomr
Post Number: 107
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 10, 2004 - 6:40 pm: | |
I think it was four years ago we had our roof done by Scott's Roofing. He Replaced the asphalt shingles and left the cedar shake underlayment in place. Saved us about four large.
All the work was done with Township permit.
I'm told that the life expectancy of unexposed cedar shingle could easily be 80-100 years. Scott Benett did tell us that when we re-roof in 25-30 years that we will probably require a full rip down. The Cedar undelayment can only take so many nail punctures.
Let us know what you decide.
TomR. |
thegoodsgt
Citizen
Username: Thegoodsgt
Post Number: 378
Registered: 2-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 11, 2004 - 8:54 am: | |
As an FYI, some roofers include the cost of plywood in their estimates, whether you need it or not. (Scott's is one of them, at least in our case.) One roofer told me that the cost of a sheet of plywood is skyrocketing, so it's something to be aware of.
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TomR
Citizen
Username: Tomr
Post Number: 113
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 11, 2004 - 10:33 am: | |
WHen Scott did our roof he gave us bids with and without underlayment.
TomR. |
Boozy the Clown
Citizen
Username: Boozy
Post Number: 26
Registered: 11-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, February 21, 2004 - 1:20 pm: | |
Has anyone worked with R&G Roofing? Comments or concerns?
I have a typical, Maplewood sidehall colonial and just received a $6300 estimate for a complete teardown. How does this price compare?
Has anyone used Bay Roofing for roof, windows and gutters? How are their prices? Craftmanship? |
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