As I mentioned yesterday, I was considering getting a dumpster because loading the shingles into a trailer, taking them to the dump, and then unloading them by hand sucks. I got a couple of prices this morning, and of the two companies in the running, the one I went with was not only $100 cheaper for a 20 yard (they didn't have a 15 yard so I got the next size up for no extra cost), but could also deliver within two hours and I could keep the thing for 60 days. The other place would pick up in 5 days, didn't have anything the size I needed, and cost more. Not a hard decision to make... The car ramps at the door of the dumpster allow me to pull the trailer for my garden tractor into the dumpster so I can fill it from one end to the other. This work still sucks, but it doesn't suck as bad as taking the shingles to the dump. $290 well spent.
By around 10:30 they were making decent progress considering the heat. I think the shingles are a little darker than I had wanted, but it's too late now. It's hard to get a good feel for shingle color when you only have a 3' x 3' display to look at. It's not perfect, but it's good enough.
Anybody who is re-roofing their house or even if you're just having the whole thing done for you, if there is tear-off involved, buy one of these rolling magnets! I was amazed at how many nails I found a few feet from where the shingles were landing. I guess they make a run for it when they're finally free from the roof.
End of day, day 2. The front is done and the right side is about 70% done. Timing was pretty good, because just as we were getting the last bit of material down to protect against the 20% chance of rain, we had about 10 minutes of light rain. It was just enough to get everything wet, but not enough to do any damage to exposed areas.
I'm ending this post with a quick few words of wisdom. Roofing sucks. Roofing Sucks. Roofing SUCKS. Next time you get an estimate for having a roof replaced and wonder why it costs so much, it's because the work sucks. I honestly can't believe people do this for a living in hotter climates than Wisconsin. I'd sooner french-kiss a rabid badger than do this again.
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Shoot, just sitting in 90+ sucks, much less hard work. Sounds like you cooked your internal thermostat some time back. I just had a cpr/1st aid course and the instructor says you are screwed if so. It doesn't come back and you are susceptible to future heat related issues. Be careful. Make sure you fill up that dumpster with everything you don't need, and offer the neighbors a cheap drop-off to make some money back.
That looks like a nice roof,thanks for the post!
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When I moved to a new house, I had the old roofing replaced, since it looks old and water is coming in. Though I may not have an extensive knowledge about roofing, I did my best to watch over the process of the installation of my new roof and making sure that the quality is at its best. Next were the gutters, Boston roofing contractors has recommended me a gutter that can withstand the changing weather conditions, which I really need.
Another thing was the doors (Boston-based contractors), they had a lot of unique door designs to choose from, which piqued my interest since I also need a new door to fit the minimalist-style interior of my house.
It’s a lucky thing you were able to get a dumpster of the right size for a reasonable price! Roofing jobs definitely get pretty messy. I think the difference in the shade might be because you saw the sample under a different light. It’s usually best to check out color samples under lights as close as possible to the white of the sun. How long did it take the roofers to actually finish your roof?
~ Allyson Ripple
That’s a good thought, Allyson. I experienced something similar when I had my roof replaced last year. The color that eventually went on was a little darker than what the sample looked like in the store, but it actually looked better. It is advisable to look at the sample under a natural light to get the color that you really want.
~ Tisa See
That house is so wide that I think it took days to finish placing those shingles. Yes indeed, roofing is a hard job, and it requires professionals to do this kind of job. One mistake could lead to many: roof damage, moisture, mold, insect problems, and more.
- Lino Kosters
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