Loved this video! Fastest roofing job I've ever seen!😄 Thank you for explaining with your contractor about replacing a roof and some very good tips! You are a good guy!🛠❤
Insurance companies are on something lately. The one we have for our family property up north has threatened to drop the house insurance because of what they referred to as inoperable vehicles. Switching insurance companies was not an option because, last we checked, they are the only ones that will insure with a wood burning stove in the house. Almost 20 acres and some of the vehicles have been there 12+ years. One of them has been in the family for like 17 years. SMH. Your roof looked like it was okay to me compared to my fixer upper house. Lol
@@SimonSaysDIY it's kind of an it is what it is situation, but in my case it forced me to be overly ambitious and get things done. The short timeline is what's killer. Feel bad for you too with the way prices are on things and you having to do that already.
I was surprised to hear that too. "Never" is a pretty strong word when it comes to roof replacement, but to say that it wouldn't last considerably longer than an asphalt shingle roof makes me a bit skeptical. Cosmetics may be the only justification I can think of, but a standing seam metal roof installed properly should last a very long time.
Generally, switching insurance companies isn't practical. They will all have the same problem with the roof. You might be referred to a state list of companies who will provide high risk insurance at very high cost. Forget about finding a company that just doesn't know. Ask me how I know! (You can guess.) Seniors on Social Security and limited income can really get blindsided by this. Ask me how . . . nevermind. The sad thing is, especially in rural areas, it may be cheaper to just move. And that's how ghost towns happen. It would be cheaper to governments and society for there to be programs for roof and home repairs than to lose rural communities and small (family) farms, but try to sell that idea. And no, the weatherization program doesn't cover roofs. Wish me luck with this situation.
Thanks for posting this video. I'm in the process of replacing my old roof and this information helped.
I’m glad it was helpful!
Loved this video! Fastest roofing job I've ever seen!😄 Thank you for explaining with your contractor about replacing a roof and some very good tips! You are a good guy!🛠❤
Thanks! It was nice watching someone else do the work for a change.
Awesome video... im in the process of roof replacement bcos I can't get home insurance. Can relate exactly to everything in this video.
Wow! Thank you for this!
Thanks! 😁 your very welcome! :)
Solid info, thanks for sharing this.
Thanks!! 😁
I've known of houses that had three layers of shingles on the roof. Worked fine.
By the way, Simon, thanks for this very informative video.
Thanks! 😁 you very welcome!
What was the cost
You could’ve switched insurance companies
@-LIONHEART
Or self insure if you don't have a mortgage unless your state forces you to carry a minimum of insurce similar to insurance for your car.
My exact situation currently. Insurance company gave me less than a month.
Insurance companies are on something lately. The one we have for our family property up north has threatened to drop the house insurance because of what they referred to as inoperable vehicles. Switching insurance companies was not an option because, last we checked, they are the only ones that will insure with a wood burning stove in the house. Almost 20 acres and some of the vehicles have been there 12+ years. One of them has been in the family for like 17 years. SMH.
Your roof looked like it was okay to me compared to my fixer upper house. Lol
Sorry to hear that! 🫤
@@SimonSaysDIY it's kind of an it is what it is situation, but in my case it forced me to be overly ambitious and get things done. The short timeline is what's killer. Feel bad for you too with the way prices are on things and you having to do that already.
Think you could do a video on how to repair Holes in a roof? 🕳
Subscribe to my channel I'll have a how to video out on that soon.
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they did a good job .i want to know how long it took to do
Wow, for no trees over your roof, you had to replace a lot of decking. Why?
Another good reliable source is your insurance company
Yeah, they will typically let you know when you have to replace the roof.
Interesting I didn't know insurance companies could do that either. 🤨
A properly installed metal roof will never need to be replaced… saying they last as long asphalt shingles is an absolute and boldfaced lie.
I was surprised to hear that too. "Never" is a pretty strong word when it comes to roof replacement, but to say that it wouldn't last considerably longer than an asphalt shingle roof makes me a bit skeptical. Cosmetics may be the only justification I can think of, but a standing seam metal roof installed properly should last a very long time.
He said they leak at the screws asap
Generally, switching insurance companies isn't practical. They will all have the same problem with the roof. You might be referred to a state list of companies who will provide high risk insurance at very high cost. Forget about finding a company that just doesn't know. Ask me how I know! (You can guess.)
Seniors on Social Security and limited income can really get blindsided by this. Ask me how . . . nevermind. The sad thing is, especially in rural areas, it may be cheaper to just move. And that's how ghost towns happen. It would be cheaper to governments and society for there to be programs for roof and home repairs than to lose rural communities and small (family) farms, but try to sell that idea. And no, the weatherization program doesn't cover roofs.
Wish me luck with this situation.