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Nick Ostrowski
04-07-2007, 02:47 PM
I'd like a little off the top please.

Tim Moreira
04-07-2007, 05:30 PM
Must be fall, all of its leaves were already on the roof.

I'll bet the roof will rot out in that area first.

Joseph P. Hagarty
04-07-2007, 07:50 PM
Nick,

You need to expand your market and get out of Philadelphia.

:) :)

Nick Ostrowski
04-08-2007, 06:24 AM
But Joe, that's where all the fun is. ;)

David Banks
04-08-2007, 07:22 AM
Nick, How do you report on slate roofs. Do you walk on them? Did you defer to slate roof specialist due to delamination/flaking?
Dave

Nick Ostrowski
04-08-2007, 07:33 AM
Dave, I do not walk then to prevent damage. Most of the defects on this roof were able to observed from ground level and I was able to put a small ladder up on a rear enclosed porch roof against the slate roof eaves. This one had everything wrong and is at the end of its life. I reported what I saw - broken, missing, and delaminating slates - improper tar seals on ridges and on copper flashings - heavy tree debris buildup with sapling growth in rear roof valley - daylight visible to exterior from attic in multiple areas and evidence of previous water penetration. Immediate repairs needed - anticipate and budget for replacement of roof. The house was 100 years old.

Tim Moreira
04-08-2007, 10:43 AM
heavy tree debris buildup with sapling growth in rear roof valley



That's just too funny to see it in writing on a report :D :D :D

Mike Schulz
04-08-2007, 05:13 PM
I roofed a house like that about 5 years ago. It was also about a 100 years old. Must of been popular. I framed in the center though to give it pitch and installed EPM in the center and shingles on the sides.