New Roofing on Old Home with Bowed Roof

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New Roofing on Old Home with Bowed Roof

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Per building code applicable in most areas, the existing two layers of shingles need to come off. Once that happens, you should be able to assess the cost of fixing the ridge. The linear lines of most metal roofs can really end up accentuating roof dips and swales as well as ridge problems.

Todd Miller
2023-11-04 10:33:07.496139

To expand upon Todd’s reply, once the structure is assessed, if it is deemed sound, there are metal roof products that can use battens and shims to “hide” some of the deflection that your ridge may be experiencing.
The use and success of such installs would have to be part of a discussion with trained professionals during the assessment and before the installation.

Robin Anderson
2023-11-04 16:53:56.384821

Hi,
Hard to get proper info, but I'm looking for guidance on a full roof replacement. My home is about 200sqm in size and presently has concrete/cement roof tiles. It was built in 1980. After the crazy weather, we had a roofer come and do a minor repair to the roof, but he is now saying that the roof has had it and a full roof replacement is required. It is very expensive and it's very difficult to gauge what is a reasonable cost.
So far, I have had;
2 quotes to replace existing roof with colorbond – one quote was $50K the other quote was $60K.
1 quote to replace existing roof with cement tiles – $78K.
1 quote to replace existing roof with terracotta tiles – $97K.
$50K for the absolute cheapest seems like a lot, but maybe I'm wrong and my expectations need adjusting.
My home is in he roof replacement arlington
Thanks in advance.

Raveen Golden
2023-11-29 09:39:19.226469

I live in an almost 100 year old craftsman style bungalow. The home has two layers of shingles and in need of new roofing due to various leaks and the poor condition of the current shingles. The roof ridge bows a bit (which I think is in relation to an attic dormer window in the center). As much as I’d love for the bowed ridge to be repaired, I can only afford the new roofing. Curious what people’s thoughts are. Is it a waste to paying for new roofing on an imperfect roof?

Jolayemi Damilare
2023-11-04 10:24:53.565345

If my roof structure gets the green light and is considered sturdy, are there any metal roof options that can help with ridge deflection using battens and shims? How do I discuss and plan such an installation with professionals?

Jolayemi Damilare
2023-11-06 10:07:06.194744

Looking great work dear, I really appreciated to you on this quality work. Nice post!
My EPDM roof must have a big section cut out to repair water damage (a leak around ac that only showed up recently, must have leaked for some time). I am looking for suggestions as to what liquid roof product to use to do the entire roof over the existing rubber roof as well as the exposed plywood from the repair. I’m leaning toward a system called [roof repair herndon va]https://restonroof.com/herndon-va.php) but would love to find what others have used with success.

Rolent Rushi
2024-01-16 13:29:05.454848