"spoon2001" wrote in message
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We had a hailstorm in our area and many people have had their roofs
replaced in recent months. I am currently dealing with a roofer's
representative about replacing the roof. The insurance adjuster came out
and he has made his report. Here is summary:

shingle tear out, 36 sq at $20
replace shingles, 3-tab, 41 sq at $101
steep slope allowance, 41 sq at $12
repaint fascia and metal awning
exhaust vent / plumbing vent replacement
window screen replacment
outbuilding roof replacement

Roofer is proposing to replace asphalt 3-tab with Pinnacle 30-year
architectural shingles. I don't have anything in writing yet, but he is
saying that the Pinnacle 30s would cost me $20 more per square than the
$101 quoted in the adjuster's report, in other words, around $121 /
square.

The adjusters report included payment for work that I'm not likely to have
done (replace screens for windows, when I want to replace the windows
instead; new roof on an out-building that I will ultimately bring down.)
Roofer rep says he'll bill me for the whole job and then when I pay,
they'll send a check back for the work budgeted by the adjuster but wasn't
done.

I just want to make sure that I'm getting a fair deal and want to make
sure that everything is done right, but I am very ignorant about roofing.
I just want to be assured that they aren't charging too much for the roof
replacement (have done Google searches on Pinnacle prices, haven't found
much yet), and that they do all the work needed as it should be done.
e.g. not doing the cheapest job possible, cutting corners, for the fixed
price.

Can anybody give me any advice on these questions or point me to a good
website?




Are you replacing the whole roof 41 squares (41 bundles) or 41 square feet
(a small portion of the roof)

If it is just a portion, why would you put a small patch of premium shingles
in the middle of a roof that won't last as long as the repair. Get a
shingle that matches the roof color best and has a lifetime comperable with
whats left on the roof.

If you are replacing the whole roof, it was not age related waer out that
made you do it but damage by hail. Another hail storm could trash your more
expensive roof later before it reaches the end of its life. (has this
happened before? how often does hail get that bad?).

Given that an act of nature could seriously reduce the life expactancy of
that roof, unless the new material is more durable against hail, I would go
with the cheaper brand. If the insurance company will verify that they will
pay reasonable excess charges later, go for it, but it is also possible they
will make you pay the difference for an optional upgrade. Have you asked
about slate or concrete (slate look) tile roof, that should take a beating.