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Well, in any case, the roof doesn't need replacement due to a weather event, but rather due to ice-damming in one section, and just the age of the roof. It'll be pricey, but considering we've had the same roof for over 20 years, I think we're getting our moneys worth.Quote:
Originally Posted by Irving
Well, another roofer out today, definitely thinks we should call in the insurance adjuster to check. He was able to show me several shingles that have holes blown almost completely thru them, able to spot a couple dozen shingles with pretty obvious hail impact damage...
So we'll be calling the insurance company, figure they might at least cover some part of the cost.
I can look at it for you as well.
Adjuster from USAA came by a couple days ago, looks like they are paying for a whole new roof, along with new paint on one side of the house, and a new roof for our shed (I didn't ask about this, or even care about it). He said they won't cover new gutters, but will pay to remove and re-install them due to the way they are mounted, and the roofer said that amount would cover new gutters.
Several pieces of the wood panel siding will need to be replaced due to rot, but adjusted said it couldn't be tied directly to hail, so looks like it's on us to pay for that. One piece of the siding on the roof side of the chimney needs to be replaced, but I'm not sure the right way to handle that along with the new roof.... should I get the piece of siding replaced first, then have the roofers do their thing? Not sure how it works with the flashing, etc. The roofers I've talked to just say they "have a guy for that kind of work", but doesn't sound like he's actually part of their company.
So now I'll be getting written estimates from the couple roofing companies we liked best. All are quoting us class 4 IR shingles. One spec'd GAF Armorshield II, another recommended Certainteed Northgate, both are "SBS" style shingles. I asked about Malarkey Legacy, but they said they were a noticable $$$ increase over either of the other two.
All will be putting some increased venting on the roof, one planned ridge vent, while the other 2 don't like ridge vent on my roof due to low slope, and just suggested turtle vents and/or a solar powered vent.
GAF has a roof for troops rebate if you are prior service.
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Siding should go over the step flashing installed at the chimney, so you can do the roof first.