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You Don't Need A New Roof...The Shingles Are Fine

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 311291

 

 

This is what I have been told.

Your roof is not that old and the shingles have a 25 year or lifetime warranty.

I think it's time to replace a roof that looks good.

After three roof leaks and three repairs, enough was enough.

I contracted for a replacement.

I witnessed the removal of the shingles, they were not that bad. But when they brought down a piece of the underlayment, it was not a pretty sight!

The old plywood (which I was told was replaced) was rotted and full of  holes.

 

 

Seemed they used nails to secure the tar paper instead of staples. So yes the shingles seemed OK but the wood was not.

 

A dentist might say: 'Your teeth are fine but your gums are rotten.'

 

It's not a bad idea to do your own checking when having major repairs You don't  have to climb on the roof, but photos can be taken. The workman can take pictures.

I will have more photos tomorrow.

 

You Don't Need A New Roof...The Shingles Are Fine.

Or do you? 

 

Margaret Rome 410-530-2400

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Margaret Rome
HomeRome Realty
Broker/Owner/Realtor®

Baltimore, Maryland


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Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Margaret- good thing you did your due diligence. You were right- enough is enough!

Mar 24, 2016 01:13 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

Kathy Streib Good thing I used basic common sense!

Mar 24, 2016 11:45 PM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

I frequently check the underside of the decking in the attic.  (my own property) and always suggest having that checked even if the shingles look great.  Shame you were told it was replaced.

Mar 24, 2016 02:22 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

Tammy Lankford You are one smart lady!

Mar 25, 2016 12:23 AM
TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN
Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

 Good morning Margaret Rome, Baltimore Maryland . I was looking at a four-year-old roof yesterday that was in deplorable shape. Something was wrong and I told the people to contact a licensed roofing contractor.

Mar 24, 2016 06:14 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc. Good for you!

Mar 24, 2016 11:46 PM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

Knowing honest and trustworthy contractors is key !

Mar 24, 2016 07:17 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

Sally K. & David L. Hanson But isn't everyone honest and trustworthy? Just ask them?

Mar 24, 2016 11:48 PM
Roger D. Mucci
Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH
Lets shake things up at your home today!

Brings to mind "the operation was a success but the patient died".....you needed a new roof!

Mar 24, 2016 08:54 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

Roger D. Mucci 


Yep same kind of example!

Mar 24, 2016 11:44 PM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Margaret. Sometimes it is the hidden defects that create the biggest problems! Enjoy your day!

Mar 24, 2016 09:58 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Wayne Martin It is not a nice feeling when finding these hidden defects.

Mar 24, 2016 11:49 PM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Margaret, The expression "a picture is worth 1,000 words" hold true. It unfortunate that there are service people out there that do a dis-service to so many.  New Roof!

Mar 25, 2016 01:01 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

FEATURED IN CRAP-TACULAR

 

MR. CRAPPY THINKS THAT IS A LINE OF CRAP... IT IS TIME FOR A NEW ROOF.

 

 

Mar 25, 2016 01:02 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
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Kathleen Daniels Tell Mr Crappy the new roof has been installed and thanks for his advice!

Mar 25, 2016 01:20 AM
Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

Repeated problems are certainly saying there is a problem somewhere, even if the shingles look fine.  Glad you got someone to figure it out.

Mar 25, 2016 06:23 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
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Chris Ann Cleland Only after the roof was opened up  was the damage visable.

 

 

Mar 25, 2016 09:48 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

A dentist might say: 'Your teeth are fine but your gums are rotten.'  I love that line, Margaret!  So appropriate in this case!

Mar 25, 2016 11:00 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
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Myrl Jeffcoat It seemed like a perfect analogy.

Mar 25, 2016 11:09 AM