So we did a big renovation on our house and one of the things that we
did was the roof. When we bid the roof I wanted shingles, but was
first told that the pitch wasn't steep enough for shingles and we'd
have to go with the loose rock that was on there originally. After I
was given a price to add pitch to the roof I told them to go with the
loose rock. Then my contractor said that the roofer could do shingles
and we'd be okay without adding pitch, so I gave them a green light.
Cut to the other day when I notice that the part of the roof is
shingled and part is not. When I asked the contractor about it he told
me that in fact the pitch was not there for shingles so leaving the
material under exposed was okay, and if I wanted the roofer would come
and mastic (sp?) some shingles on top of the material. I set up a page
so you can take a look at the work that's been done.
Personally the whole thing sounds pretty hinky to me, but I was hoping
for some information so when I have my meeting with my contractor he
won't be able to BS me.

http://gallery.me.com/kathyleegifford#100228

Thanks for all the help.

Lloyd

On Tue, 28 Jun 2011 16:59:50 -0700 (PDT), Kathy Lee Gifford wrote:

> So we did a big renovation on our house and one of the things that we
> did was the roof. When we bid the roof I wanted shingles, but was
> first told that the pitch wasn't steep enough for shingles and we'd
> have to go with the loose rock that was on there originally. After I
> was given a price to add pitch to the roof I told them to go with the
> loose rock. Then my contractor said that the roofer could do shingles
> and we'd be okay without adding pitch, so I gave them a green light.
> Cut to the other day when I notice that the part of the roof is
> shingled and part is not. When I asked the contractor about it he told
> me that in fact the pitch was not there for shingles so leaving the
> material under exposed was okay, and if I wanted the roofer would come
> and mastic (sp?) some shingles on top of the material. I set up a page
> so you can take a look at the work that's been done.
> Personally the whole thing sounds pretty hinky to me, but I was hoping
> for some information so when I have my meeting with my contractor he
> won't be able to BS me.
>
> http://gallery.me.com/kathyleegifford#100228
>
> Thanks for all the help.
>
> Lloyd

From the photos I can't see the pitch that well.
You need to take a few shots that show the entire roof.
Unless it's a flat roof, you can shingle it.
I'm no shingles expert but I'd say your contractor isn't one either.
In contracting, lowest bid sometimes gets lowest quality work.

I believe it is spelled MASTIK. and is kind of a cement mortar.
Go to a good hardware store in your area and ask them about it and it's
uses.

Hello Kathy,
What I see in the photo's is a botched roofing job.
The existing rolled roofing and existing flashing is in question also.
To shingle over the rolled roofing is an "easy out" for this roofer.
The rolled roofing has been penetrated by walking on it and nailing into it.
Mastic, and or "roof patch" is not a way to permanently repair either.
That is a "quick fix"
I may be too clinical when I roof, but I feel it is the most important part
of a house.

# 1 Determine pitch. Standard shingles will handle a 3/12 pitch although
with proper underlayment procedure.
# 2 Determine if the roof can handle additional load for new shingles or
take off all existing compromised roofing materials.
# 3 Inspect and replace all compromised flashing @ wall to roof (this may
have to be done while re-roofing, and or after re-roofing depending on how
it lays"
# 4 Re-roof with either composition shingle if pitch can handle it, or use a
torch down "dibiten"(this product is used more now in lieu of rolled
roofing)

# 5 Get a good roofer to do the job.
johnloomisconstruction.com

"Kathy Lee Gifford" wrote in message
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So we did a big renovation on our house and one of the things that we
did was the roof. When we bid the roof I wanted shingles, but was
first told that the pitch wasn't steep enough for shingles and we'd
have to go with the loose rock that was on there originally. After I
was given a price to add pitch to the roof I told them to go with the
loose rock. Then my contractor said that the roofer could do shingles
and we'd be okay without adding pitch, so I gave them a green light.
Cut to the other day when I notice that the part of the roof is
shingled and part is not. When I asked the contractor about it he told
me that in fact the pitch was not there for shingles so leaving the
material under exposed was okay, and if I wanted the roofer would come
and mastic (sp?) some shingles on top of the material. I set up a page
so you can take a look at the work that's been done.
Personally the whole thing sounds pretty hinky to me, but I was hoping
for some information so when I have my meeting with my contractor he
won't be able to BS me.

http://gallery.me.com/kathyleegifford#100228

Thanks for all the help.

Lloyd

On Wed, 29 Jun 2011 06:42:58 -0700, jloomis wrote:

> johnloomisconstruction.com

forget the meds or not enough coffee this morning?
jloomisconstruction.com works better.

Dibiten.....
Dibiten is a superior APP modified bitumen membrane for residential,
commercial and industrial roofing.
Torch Down.


"Tekkie®" wrote in message
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jloomis posted for all of us...

> # 4 Re-roof with either composition shingle if pitch can handle it, or use
> a
> torch down "dibiten"(this product is used more now in lieu of rolled
> roofing)
>

Did you mean Bitumen or bituminous roofs ?

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Tekkie