Roof in a Day

Years ago in my monthly e-newsletter, I wrote of a Deck built in a day. It was simple structure but served us well. Today I write of a new roof in a day. A new roof is a big big deal. Many homeowners fear a new roof, thinking it will mean days or weeks of noise, debris, and an ugly blue tarp blowing in the wind of an approaching storm. As my family and I toiled at 201 Dunning working on interior remodeling, we watched as in a single day 2 layers
of asphalt shingles and a layer of 100+ year old cedar shake were removed from the home by noon. By 2pm there was a full covering of new sheet goods. The new sheet goods were required because removal of the cedar shake leaves behind the original boards that have substantial gaps in between them, gaps that were acceptable when cedar shakes are used but cannot support tar paper and asphalt shingles. By 8:30pm, the light growing dim, the crew was cleaning up after a completed job.
A new roof may not “pay for itself” if you are about to sell but this challenge is one many new buyers are wary of. The inconvenience in this case was minimal and the result was beautiful. Even as someone who has lived through it, it will be in the top three most expensive improvements that we will make to our new home on Dunning. Siding, Windows and Roof will make up more than two thirds of our entire budget.