Good Evening,
I am a first time homeowner and slowly learning the ropes. If anyone can provide any feedback, advice, or words of wisdom I would greatly appreciate it.
I have a tar/gravel roof that is about 35 years old and needs replaced. After speaking with several roofers I found one with good reviews, pricing, and knowledge(or so it seems).
1st question: What are the con's for putting a rubber roof over tar(the gravel will obviously be removed by me)? The main reason for not disposing of the old roof is I live in a row home downtown and disposal would be very manual and expensive.
3rd quetsion: Is there any industry standard for warranties? This company has a 2 year "watertight" warranty.
3rd question: Does this quote seem reasonable and well put together(as far as materials?
FIVE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED AND
SEVENTY FIVE ($5,175.00) DOLLARS.
Scope of Work;
Upper 3
rd
Story Roof
Install 4” plywood strip around perimeter of roof area for securing edge metal.
Mechanically attach 1 layer of ½” fiberboard to existing roof system.
Install .060 fully adhered Black EPDM membrane roof system following manufactures
details.
Install new white drip edge and gravel stop at leading edges of building.
Tie new roof system into existing neighboring rubber roofing.
Install new counterflashing and caulking at chimney.
Lower 2
nd
Story Roof
Install 4” plywood strip around perimeter of roof area for securing edge metal.
Mechanically attach 1 layer of ½” fiberboard to existing roof system.
Install .060 fully adhered Black EPDM membrane roof system following manufactures
details.
Install new white drip edge leading edges of building.
Tie new roof system into existing neighboring rubber roofing.
Terminate EPDM membrane at brick wall with termination bar and surface mounted
counterflashing.
Install new counterflashing and caulking at chimney location.
Qualifications;
Permits, fees, bonds excluded.
Homeowner to broom clean and dispose of all loose stone and gravel from roof areas.
All material to be hand hoisted to roof.
Owner to receive approval of neighboring properties to tie-into their existing roof areas.
Pennsylvania Home Improvement Contractor # PA058194
Current City of Harrisburg Contractor license on file.
Wood decking replacement due to water damage or soft wood conditions to be performed
at a cost of $3.50 per square foot installed.
Existing gutters and downspouts to remain.
Thank you in advance for any responses and look forward to learning a lot from this forum.
THE DIMENSIONS OF MY ROOF ARE
2ND FLOOR 12x35
3RD FLOOR 17x31
I am a first time homeowner and slowly learning the ropes. If anyone can provide any feedback, advice, or words of wisdom I would greatly appreciate it.
I have a tar/gravel roof that is about 35 years old and needs replaced. After speaking with several roofers I found one with good reviews, pricing, and knowledge(or so it seems).
1st question: What are the con's for putting a rubber roof over tar(the gravel will obviously be removed by me)? The main reason for not disposing of the old roof is I live in a row home downtown and disposal would be very manual and expensive.
3rd quetsion: Is there any industry standard for warranties? This company has a 2 year "watertight" warranty.
3rd question: Does this quote seem reasonable and well put together(as far as materials?
FIVE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED AND
SEVENTY FIVE ($5,175.00) DOLLARS.
Scope of Work;
Upper 3
rd
Story Roof
Install 4” plywood strip around perimeter of roof area for securing edge metal.
Mechanically attach 1 layer of ½” fiberboard to existing roof system.
Install .060 fully adhered Black EPDM membrane roof system following manufactures
details.
Install new white drip edge and gravel stop at leading edges of building.
Tie new roof system into existing neighboring rubber roofing.
Install new counterflashing and caulking at chimney.
Lower 2
nd
Story Roof
Install 4” plywood strip around perimeter of roof area for securing edge metal.
Mechanically attach 1 layer of ½” fiberboard to existing roof system.
Install .060 fully adhered Black EPDM membrane roof system following manufactures
details.
Install new white drip edge leading edges of building.
Tie new roof system into existing neighboring rubber roofing.
Terminate EPDM membrane at brick wall with termination bar and surface mounted
counterflashing.
Install new counterflashing and caulking at chimney location.
Qualifications;
Permits, fees, bonds excluded.
Homeowner to broom clean and dispose of all loose stone and gravel from roof areas.
All material to be hand hoisted to roof.
Owner to receive approval of neighboring properties to tie-into their existing roof areas.
Pennsylvania Home Improvement Contractor # PA058194
Current City of Harrisburg Contractor license on file.
Wood decking replacement due to water damage or soft wood conditions to be performed
at a cost of $3.50 per square foot installed.
Existing gutters and downspouts to remain.
Thank you in advance for any responses and look forward to learning a lot from this forum.
THE DIMENSIONS OF MY ROOF ARE
2ND FLOOR 12x35
3RD FLOOR 17x31