Got the roof done today--Photos

farmerjohn · Oct 31, 2015

Some of you may have read my posting two weeks ago about moving a summer kitchen building from the farmstead 1/2 mile to my home. Today I had time and weather to re-roof the one side which was in pretty bad shape. When removing the old roll roofing I found a lot of sheeting rotted away as well as several rafter tails. I got a head start the last two evenings and today got the repairs done and shingles on. The first photo is just after I placed the building, the rest are the roof repairs. Made a long day, nearly dark when I was done, so cleanup will have to be another day. Located in western PA.

farmerjohn · Oct 31, 2015

Sorry for the duplicate posting, it wouldn't post so I changed the title and reposted and oops, they are both there.

larry@stinescorner · Oct 31, 2015

very nice job!Your Grandpa is happy!!

gtractorfan · Oct 31, 2015

Are you going to paint the siding? In a way that would be a shame, it might look like an ordinary shed. There needs to be a way to preserve it's antique look. The roof however did need to be replaced.

ohiojim · Oct 31, 2015

you do good work

Tony Vidlak · Oct 31, 2015

Very nice job. Are you going to use it as a summer kitchen also or do you have a different idea ?

David G · Oct 31, 2015

Nice job

caterpillar guy · Oct 31, 2015

Looks good. Though I will never understand why nobody uses steel for roofs with the poor quality of asphalt shingles these days. Steel will last for 50 plus years. shingles only about 10-15 if your lucky.

fixerupper · Oct 31, 2015

Darn that's a good job. It should keep the building standing for a long time to come.

john in la · Nov 1, 2015

I would gladly use steel for my projects if I could figure out how to stop condensation problems.

dhermesc · Nov 2, 2015

If you are only getting 10 - 15 years out of an asphalt roof you have a serious problem with the installer. A quality dark/black shingle last about 20 years. Even the cheapest "Shasta White" 3 tab 20 year shingle will last 20+ years and a good quality light colored architectural will last 30+ years.

Got the roof done today--Photos

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