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When to replace shingles
I'm wondering what the rule of thumb is for when you need to replace
the (asphalt) shingles on the roof. I moved into my house (in Ontario) 10 years ago, and I think the roof may have been layed around 5 years previous to that. Having said that, I do need to get my chimney repaired, and I need to replace the solar panels for the pool both this year, so I'm wondering if it's worth my while to get the shingles done at the same time or not. I'm wondering if there's any way to estimate the remaining life of the shingles, and whether it's expensive to get shinglers to remove/ replace mounted solar panels if they have to work around them. Any info on this would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, John |
When to replace shingles
"John" wrote in message ... I'm wondering what the rule of thumb is for when you need to replace the (asphalt) shingles on the roof. I moved into my house (in Ontario) 10 years ago, and I think the roof may have been layed around 5 years previous to that. Having said that, I do need to get my chimney repaired, and I need to replace the solar panels for the pool both this year, so I'm wondering if it's worth my while to get the shingles done at the same time or not. I'm wondering if there's any way to estimate the remaining life of the shingles, and whether it's expensive to get shinglers to remove/ replace mounted solar panels if they have to work around them. Any info on this would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, John Hard to guess precisely due to so many variable conditions. Here is a quick helper though. Most 3 tab shingles are rated as 20 year Most architectural types are rated at 30 or more years. Most don't last much longer than the original warranty period or life rating. If end are curled and braking, getting close to replacement time. If you have leaks, it is at or very close to replacement time. If a lot of shingles have to be removed for the work that needs to be done, it may be time to replace. If you see signs of trouble, it may be worth replacing so you have peace of mind for the next 20 or 30 years. If they are still in good condition, why not wait a few more years and keep the money in the bank. |
When to replace shingles
On Apr 24, 9:16*pm, "Ed Pawlowski" wrote:
"John" wrote in message .... I'm wondering what the rule of thumb is for when you need to replace the (asphalt) shingles on the roof. *I moved into my house (in Ontario) 10 years ago, and I think the roof may have been layed around 5 years previous to that. *Having said that, I do need to get my chimney repaired, and I need to replace the solar panels for the pool both this year, so I'm wondering if it's worth my while to get the shingles done at the same time or not. I'm wondering if there's any way to estimate the remaining life of the shingles, and whether it's expensive to get shinglers to remove/ replace mounted solar panels if they have to work around them. Any info on this would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, *John Hard to guess precisely due to so many variable conditions. *Here is a quick helper though. Most 3 tab shingles are rated as 20 year Most architectural types are rated at 30 or more years. Most don't last much longer than the original warranty period or life rating. If end are curled and braking, getting close to replacement time. If you have leaks, it is at or very close to replacement time. If a lot of shingles have to be removed for the work that needs to be done, it may be time to replace. * If you see signs of trouble, it may be worth replacing so you have peace of mind for the next 20 or 30 years. *If they are still in good condition, why not wait a few more years and keep the money in the bank. It depends on how the solar water-heating panels are mounted. if they can be easil;y moved when it is time to reroof, then you can wait a few years. But, if it will be difficult to replace the shingles after the solar panels are updated, then that is a good reason to do them both at the same time. A photo of what the roof looks like at the present time would be interesting. If you are not losing a lot of the stone granules that are on the surface of the shingles, and theyu are not curling up, they probably are good for at least five more years. You don't say where you live, as that has some influence on shingle life. Hot sumer sun or extensive repeated freezing=thawing cycles both take a toll. IF you live in the middle band of the USA, that is probably best for long shingle life. |
When to replace shingles
On Sun, 24 Apr 2011 18:53:05 -0700 (PDT), John
wrote: I'm wondering what the rule of thumb is for when you need to replace the (asphalt) shingles on the roof. I moved into my house (in Ontario) 10 years ago, and I think the roof may have been layed around 5 years previous to that. Having said that, I do need to get my chimney repaired, and I need to replace the solar panels for the pool both this year, so I'm wondering if it's worth my while to get the shingles done at the same time or not. I'm wondering if there's any way to estimate the remaining life of the shingles, and whether it's expensive to get shinglers to remove/ replace mounted solar panels if they have to work around them. Any info on this would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, John If you are on the roof to do solar panels and chimney I, personally, would also be doing the roof. However, there are a few things you can check. Are there any areas where the "grit" is missing from the shingles? Any curled or loose? Check the condition od a shingle at the edge of the roof. Is it either brittle or "floppy"? Having the roofers remove the solar panels and not damage them is a REAL long shot - and it WILL cost you. I'm in Ontario too, and 15 years is stretching the "average" roof. |
When to replace shingles
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When to replace shingles
On Sun, 24 Apr 2011 18:53:05 -0700 (PDT), John
wrote: I'm wondering what the rule of thumb is for when you need to replace the (asphalt) shingles on the roof. I moved into my house (in Ontario) 10 years ago, and I think the roof may have been layed around 5 years previous to that. Having said that, I do need to get my chimney repaired, and I need to replace the solar panels for the pool both this year, so I'm wondering if it's worth my while to get the shingles done at the same time or not. I'm wondering if there's any way to estimate the remaining life of the shingles, and whether it's expensive to get shinglers to remove/ replace mounted solar panels if they have to work around them. Any info on this would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, John The part of the roof I could see looked good, while on the part I couldn't see, the shingles were curling. That's because I could only see from the ground the north side of the roof. It was much better than the south side. |
When to replace shingles
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When to replace shingles
The part of the roof I could see looked good, while on the part I
couldn't see, the shingles were curling. *That's because I could only see from the ground the north side of the roof. *It was much better than the south side.- The sun side weather side generally wear faster. With all that roof work planned I would do everything. Just for peace of mind! |
When to replace shingles
Ontario, NY, 14519. D'uh!
-- Christopher A. Young Learn more about Jesus www.lds.org .. "leonard hofstadter" wrote in message ... hr(bob) wrote: On Apr 24, 9:16 pm, "Ed Pawlowski" wrote: "John" wrote in message the (asphalt) shingles on the roof. I moved into my house (in Ontario) 10 years ago, and I think the roof may have been layed around You don't say where you live, you don't read very well :-P |
When to replace shingles
Stormin Mormon wrote:
Ontario, NY, 14519. D'uh! How did you determine he was referring to Ontario, NY? There is a city named Ontario, CA as well. |
When to replace shingles
It's totally obvious to me. Living in NYS, Ontario Ny is
local. Everyone is local, right? -- Christopher A. Young Learn more about Jesus www.lds.org .. "Ken" wrote in message ... Stormin Mormon wrote: Ontario, NY, 14519. D'uh! How did you determine he was referring to Ontario, NY? There is a city named Ontario, CA as well. |
When to replace shingles
On Apr 25, 10:17*am, "Stormin Mormon"
wrote: It's totally obvious to me. Living in NYS, Ontario Ny is local. Everyone is local, right? -- Christopher A. Young Learn more about Jesus *www.lds.org . "Ken" wrote in message ... Stormin Mormon wrote: Ontario, NY, 14519. D'uh! How did you determine he was referring to Ontario, NY? There is a city named Ontario, CA as well. theres also a ontario in canada |
When to replace shingles
bob haller wrote:
On Apr 25, 10:17 am, "Stormin Mormon" wrote: It's totally obvious to me. Living in NYS, Ontario Ny is local. Everyone is local, right? -- Christopher A. Young Learn more about Jesus www.lds.org . "Ken" wrote in message ... Stormin Mormon wrote: Ontario, NY, 14519. D'uh! How did you determine he was referring to Ontario, NY? There is a city named Ontario, CA as well. theres also a ontario in canada Which is what I assumed he was talking about. But then, I was raised in Detroit. |
When to replace shingles
bob haller wrote:
The part of the roof I could see looked good, while on the part I couldn't see, the shingles were curling. That's because I could only see from the ground the north side of the roof. It was much better than the south side.- The sun side weather side generally wear faster. With all that roof work planned I would do everything. Just for peace of mind! But then, that side is protected by the solar collectors. |
When to replace shingles
On Apr 25, 11:10*am, "Bob F" wrote:
bob haller wrote: On Apr 25, 10:17 am, "Stormin Mormon" wrote: It's totally obvious to me. Living in NYS, Ontario Ny is local. Everyone is local, right? -- Christopher A. Young Learn more about Jesus www.lds.org . "Ken" wrote in message ... Stormin Mormon wrote: Ontario, NY, 14519. D'uh! How did you determine he was referring to Ontario, NY? There is a city named Ontario, CA as well. theres also a ontario in canada Which is what I assumed he was talking about. But then, I was raised in Detroit. Yes, it would be Ontario Canada... Where there's lots of snow during the winter. |
When to replace shingles
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When to replace shingles
On Mon, 25 Apr 2011 07:56:28 -0400, "Stormin Mormon"
wrote: Ontario, NY, 14519. D'uh! Well, IF it is Ontario New York, his conditions will likely be similar to Ontario, Canada - I STILL say do it now. If he's in Ontario California - might be a different story. |
When to replace shingles
On Apr 25, 3:16*am, "Ed Pawlowski" wrote:
"John" wrote in message .... I'm wondering what the rule of thumb is for when you need to replace the (asphalt) shingles on the roof. *I moved into my house (in Ontario) 10 years ago, and I think the roof may have been layed around 5 years previous to that. *Having said that, I do need to get my chimney repaired, and I need to replace the solar panels for the pool both this year, so I'm wondering if it's worth my while to get the shingles done at the same time or not. I'm wondering if there's any way to estimate the remaining life of the shingles, and whether it's expensive to get shinglers to remove/ replace mounted solar panels if they have to work around them. Any info on this would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, *John Hard to guess precisely due to so many variable conditions. *Here is a quick helper though. Most 3 tab shingles are rated as 20 year Most architectural types are rated at 30 or more years. Most don't last much longer than the original warranty period or life rating. If end are curled and braking, getting close to replacement time. If you have leaks, it is at or very close to replacement time. If a lot of shingles have to be removed for the work that needs to be done, it may be time to replace. * If you see signs of trouble, it may be worth replacing so you have peace of mind for the next 20 or 30 years. *If they are still in good condition, why not wait a few more years and keep the money in the bank. Dunno why yo Yanks use shingles. Our roofing sytems are virtually indestructable.. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slate#Slate_in_buildings http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tile#Roof_tiles |
When to replace shingles
"John" wrote in message ... I'm wondering if there's any way to estimate the remaining life of the shingles, and whether it's expensive to get shinglers to remove/ replace mounted solar panels if they have to work around them. Call a few roofers and get them to take a look and give you a free estimate. If two of them tell you your roof has five years left and the third tells you it needs to be replaced yesterday, you know who to believe. |
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When to replace shingles
On Apr 25, 11:15*pm, Oren wrote:
On Mon, 25 Apr 2011 11:19:24 -0700 (PDT), harry wrote: Dunno why yo Yanks use shingles. Our roofing sytems are virtually indestructable.. Hee-Haw Hello donkey. Or would that be ass(hole). |
When to replace shingles
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willshak wrote: wrote the following: On Mon, 25 Apr 2011 07:56:28 -0400, "Stormin Mormon" wrote: Ontario, NY, 14519. D'uh! Well, IF it is Ontario New York, his conditions will likely be similar to Ontario, Canada - I STILL say do it now. If he's in Ontario California - might be a different story. See??? Thats why I put my location in my sig.. Ontario, NY Ontario, California aka Ontario, CA Ontario, Canada aka Ontario, CA . I don't use a sig, but I think it's obvious in my case that I live in Smittyville. |
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