Home Improvements

[Sgt PSN]

Makes sense if the existing one is mounted. Can you use the existing mounting brackets?  That'd be pretty sweet if you can.

[SD]

That's the plan

The sink description says 42 inches. The older sink measures a few centimeters short. When I bought it I figured on shaving some wall down or at worst replacing some dry wall. I measured it when it got here and it actually measures perfect.

[Susquehanna Birder]

So it's getting time for a new roof. I'm not sure how much it'll cost, and I'm afraid that I won't be able to afford it. Maybe if I just ignore it, it'll get better...right?   

[smeags]

I replaced mine a year after I moved in. Did it myself so didn't deal with the real costs. Know how many sq the roof is ? Assuming its shingle, the pitch ? No matter what its gonna be pricey.

[Susquehanna Birder]

I'm not sure what the area is. It's a typical two story colonial type of house. Way too big for my average DIY abilities. I've almost been hoping that a piece of space debris falls through it so that I can apply my homeowners to the job.

[smeags]

Those March winds can tear up a roof. Just saying 

[Sgt PSN]

If you're looking to save a little $$ you could always go with a metal roof. Not only is the material itself cheaper, but so is the install because you don't have to remove the existing shingles....just throw it right on top and screw down. It'll last just as long, if not longer than shingles.

They come in a bunch of colors now so you can get something besides the basic metal look, which is hideous to look at. A lot of old Victorians around my way have them and most of them have a color that matches the trim/shutters.  Looks good when done right, imo. 

[smeags]

They def look nice but are they noisey in the rain and hail ?

[Sgt PSN]

They can be if you don't have an attic or even a half decent crawl space up top.  If you live in a trailer then yes.

I currently have a metal roof and I never hear it. Come to think of it, my patio has metal roof and there isn't any kind of crawl space above it and it's not very loud when it rains either.

[Susquehanna Birder]

I've seen a metal style that looks a lot like standard shingles, and I think it's considerably cheaper. I'm wondering if I would be able to walk on it should I ever have to climb onto the roof.

[Sgt PSN]

I've seen a metal style that looks a lot like standard shingles, and I think it's considerably cheaper. I'm wondering if I would be able to walk on it should I ever have to climb onto the roof.

Yes, but you'll need a pair of these.

[smeags]

Those things suck, but work.

[Geowhizzer]

My roof is due soon as well (nearly 20 years old at this point).  I think that when I do get it replaced, it will have to be by the newest hurricane codes.  May as well just get a lighter for my money.

[Susquehanna Birder]

That's another issue for me. Mine is maybe 23 years old, and it was built before the local code required a ridge vent. And the I suspect that the underlying roof wood isn't what it used to me...so it'll be more work than just throwing on a new layer.

[Sgt PSN]

I could be (and probably am) wrong, but if you went with metal, would you be required to bring everything else up to code since you're just adding a layer?  I don't think you need a permit or anything to have roof work done, unless you're modifying the house itself.