On Jun 23, 1:19*pm, "ythread" wrote:
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On Jun 23, 7:12 am, Ben wrote:

I moved into my house not too long ago and had the first occasion to
want to go up to the roof yesterday. It looks like there are three
layers of shingles. I've read that you should never have more than
two layers of shingles because of the weight. How much should I worry
about this?

Thanks for your input,
-Ben

I'd go check with the local code officials and see what the code
says. * In most places you are permitted to have 2 layers, but no
more. * Also, in most places you need a building permit to put on new
shingles. * Find out if one was taken out. * If the answers to both of
those questions are no, then depending on the rest of the facts, like
the age of the roof, I'd seriously consider going after the seller ad
you could have a slam dunk case.

Why would the seller know anything about roofing?


Not saying anything about what the seller does or doesn't know about
roofing. Only that if you just bought a house and find out that

1 - The roof was recently re-done with 3 layers of shingles and this
is not allowed by code, which is the case in most places

2 - No building permit, which is typically required was pulled before
the roof was done.


Then you have a good case against the seller. I doubt a seller will
have much luck arguing in court that their ignorance of the legal
requirement of a building permit is an excuse. The seller in turn
could have a case against whoever installed the roof, but it's
possible they even did it themselves.