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Post by skoman on Nov 13, 2009 3:26:12 GMT -6
It seems like when things go south, they all go south at the same time.
The projects I have lined up for the house are:
1. re-roof (even though I'm a licensed building contractor, I can't repair or re-roof a house, unless I built it originally. I can't even do my own house as a home owner pulling permits.)
2. window replacement
3. attic insulation (80% grant for energy efficiency)
4. paint the trim, rakes and soffits
Sure hope we a mild winter.
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Post by dburkhart on Nov 13, 2009 3:38:28 GMT -6
you dont have winter in florida
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Post by fredbelknap on Nov 13, 2009 7:22:16 GMT -6
Sounds like some roofing contractors have the city council in their pocket.
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Post by admin on Nov 13, 2009 7:49:43 GMT -6
That's about the size of it Fred, somebody must have a dog in the hunt to make such an ordnance.
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Post by larryh86gt on Nov 13, 2009 10:42:17 GMT -6
I've been in my house 23 years this month and have done everything on your list. But it is now time for new shingles again. However I did the re-roof 22 years ago when I was 40 and I swore never to do that again. And it was the 2nd layer of shingles so now it needs a tear-off first. It's very pricey too. I have estimates from $8300 up to $14000.
Larry
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Post by sawduster on Nov 13, 2009 12:01:25 GMT -6
Just got a new roof a couple months back. Right around $10,000, but the insurance company picked up the tab for all but $400. Hail storm back in March got most of my neighborhood new roofs.
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Post by lexrex on Nov 13, 2009 15:01:48 GMT -6
It seems like when things go south, they all go south at the same time. The projects I have lined up for the house are: 1. re-roof (even though I'm a licensed building contractor, I can't repair or re-roof a house, unless I built it originally. I can't even do my own house as a home owner pulling permits.) 2. window replacement 3. attic insulation (80% grant for energy efficiency) 4. paint the trim, rakes and soffits Sure hope we a mild winter. Can you expand on #3? What government grants are out there for insulation? |
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Post by skoman on Nov 13, 2009 16:09:25 GMT -6
It seems like when things go south, they all go south at the same time. The projects I have lined up for the house are: 1. re-roof (even though I'm a licensed building contractor, I can't repair or re-roof a house, unless I built it originally. I can't even do my own house as a home owner pulling permits.) 2. window replacement 3. attic insulation (80% grant for energy efficiency) 4. paint the trim, rakes and soffits Sure hope we a mild winter. Can you expand on #3? What government grants are out there for insulation? It's a city government type grant. The state may kick in some also. Basically, the city comes out and does a free energy audit of your home. They look at drafts/leaks from switch plates to door to windows. They look at the existing attic insulation and calculate how much would be needed to be blown in. They end up paying 80% up to $400. The target insulation levels are from R38-R49 depending on the type of heating system is in the house. I'm also investigating the city's loan program for the roof and windows. I heard tell that the interest rate is 2%. I don't have that in writing yet...but I'll be looking. Plus, with the roof and window replacement, you get tax credits, not deductions, if the improvements are in 2009-2010. To answer an earlier question, I think the whole idea behind the "roofing contractor only" rule in FL is to protect the roofing contractors and allows them to be competitive in business. FL has a very extensive qualifying program to get any type of construction license. They grandfathered in a bunch of construction types before making everyone go through the two day testing procedure. Even if you pass the test you still have to document at least 3 years in the trade at a supervisor level or equivalent. Also, with FL in the hurricane alley, the state knows that when they hit, the governor signs a decree and all residential, building and general contractors can repair/replace roofs. After 2005, Jeb Bush signed a two year deal for roofing. |
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Post by Leo Voisine on Nov 13, 2009 19:04:29 GMT -6
I have too many home based projects to even think about trying to list them
For now the big outside project is finishing the lawn - and that ain't gonna get finished till spring.
Over the winter - I will be doing some interior upgrading
Maybe next year - some window replacements.
I am planning in about 4-5 years to remodel my kitchen.
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Post by anisotropy on Nov 13, 2009 19:43:40 GMT -6
The list at my house seems to keep growing... For the winter (inside): Install trim in bathroom, son's bedroom, dining room. Tear out wainscoting in kitchen & repaint Many, many shop projects Once the weather turns: Finish raised beds for garden, fill and plant Replace outside light post Clear out backyard wooded area I better go before my wife decides to add more to the list!  |
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Post by larryh86gt on Nov 13, 2009 20:31:45 GMT -6
Just got a new roof a couple months back. Right around $10,000, but the insurance company picked up the tab for all but $400. Hail storm back in March got most of my neighborhood new roofs. Now you have me thinking this could have been the cause of the demise of my roof. Last summer we had the worst hail storm ever in our area. My wifes car was extensively dimpled from it. I was up on my roof 3 weeks ago and patched a few hundred or so small holes in the shingles that were about 1 inch across, with no stones and showing the fiber material of the shingle and just thought the shingles were deteriorating. Could have been the hail stones from that storm. I never gave the roof any thought until I went up there. Oh well, it's 22 years old and time to do again. |
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Post by lexrex on Nov 14, 2009 13:00:03 GMT -6
Can you expand on #3? What government grants are out there for insulation? It's a city government type grant. The state may kick in some also. Basically, the city comes out and does a free energy audit of your home. They look at drafts/leaks from switch plates to door to windows. They look at the existing attic insulation and calculate how much would be needed to be blown in. They end up paying 80% up to $400. The target insulation levels are from R38-R49 depending on the type of heating system is in the house. I'm also investigating the city's loan program for the roof and windows. I heard tell that the interest rate is 2%. I don't have that in writing yet...but I'll be looking. Plus, with the roof and window replacement, you get tax credits, not deductions, if the improvements are in 2009-2010. To answer an earlier question, I think the whole idea behind the "roofing contractor only" rule in FL is to protect the roofing contractors and allows them to be competitive in business. FL has a very extensive qualifying program to get any type of construction license. They grandfathered in a bunch of construction types before making everyone go through the two day testing procedure. Even if you pass the test you still have to document at least 3 years in the trade at a supervisor level or equivalent. Also, with FL in the hurricane alley, the state knows that when they hit, the governor signs a decree and all residential, building and general contractors can repair/replace roofs. After 2005, Jeb Bush signed a two year deal for roofing. Ok thanks, I was thinking it might be a fed program. |
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Post by CajunRider on Nov 17, 2009 0:35:30 GMT -6
If I were you, I'd do every thing BUT the roof. I don't like roofing period.
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Post by woodmannie on Nov 17, 2009 21:08:31 GMT -6
Yeah Cage, but look at your roof. Heck, look at the house. Dang you worked your tail off.
Tom
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