Yes, I agree, you need a good sturdy set of roof racks and some ropes. I
hauled building materials for years on the roof of my car. Once I had 300
pounds of 20 foot long re-bars tied on the roof and anchored down to the car
chassis. The key the carrying on the roof is to tie down real good and only
depend on the racks to support the materials. The ropes should tie the
materials together to the racks and to the front and rear chassis, where
ever you can find an anchor. Do not drive on the freeway, and accelerate and
brake smoothly while predicting the traffic up ahead. Weak materials may
need some additional support to prevent the wind from ripping it off.

It is very doable and saves delivery charges while still allowing you to
select the materials that you buy.

"Goedjn" wrote in message
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On Tue, 10 Oct 2006 03:39:11 GMT, "George E. Cawthon"
wrote:

Tater wrote:
I WILL BE FIXING THE ROOF FIRST!!!!

geez people!

now, can someone tell me what I should look for in the insulation that
will be bought A FEW MONTHS FROM NOW, LONG AFTER THE ROOF IS FIXED???

geez ask a question and have someone point out the obvious that was
already stated


Sure. Fiberglass rolls for the garage. Get 18"
wide 3-1/2" thick to fit between the studs (assume
the studs are 2x4s). Get 18" by 6" thick for the
rafters as a minimum (don't know your climate).
Price the differential for paper backed, foil
backed and no backing, plus 4 mil plastic for
moisture barrier if you buy fiberglass with no
backing.

Your plan is a good one, a little bit at a time as
time and money affords. Do the absolute essential
first, the ones that save money next (like
insulation upgrade of failing heater, leaking
faucets, etc.), and the frills after that.


Start by buying a roof rack for your car.