I’ll Be the Judge of That (Roof Repair): A blog about all of the things you need to know about roofing along with all of the different services that are available for roof repair, plus a list of quotes from different companies. The blog will be intended to be funny and tongue-in-cheek but also informative.
When you think about it, roofs are pretty amazing. They keep us dry in the rain, warm in the winter and cool in the summer. They provide a barrier between our homes and everything else. But when roofs start to leak we can find ourselves in a sticky situation, especially if it is during a bad storm or when we already have water damage inside our home. Roof Repair becomes essential to keeping us comfortable and safe in our homes.
I myself have had my own adventures with roof repair, which is why I started this roof blog. My roof had been leaking for awhile before I finally decided to do something about it, so when I was researching roof repair online I was surprised at how many people had written blogs about their experiences and reviews on products that they had tried or used. It felt like I was reading the travel journals of someone who had gone before me on an expedition and lived to tell about it!
I am not the best judge of roofing companies and I know it. Would I be able to recognize if my roof was done poorly? No. Could I tell if they had left out some important material or detail? Probably not. Do I have any idea what the different levels of quality are when it comes to roofing shingles? Not really. However, I can tell you that there are a lot of roofers in the area that do things that make me suspect they are not as good as they claim to be.
For example, there was one company that did a lot of work around here. They would come in with a knock on your door and ask to fix your roof for free. They would say that it was an insurance claim and wouldn to pay for the repairs if you signed up with them. This sounds like a great deal, but there were two problems: 1) The insurance never paid for anything, and 2) The shingles were of poor quality. I remember watching one of these guys work on my neighbor’s house, and he was using cheap shingles from Home Depot (or something like that).
If you are considering hiring someone to fix your roof, make sure they have insurance and a license before letting them work on
I had a roof leak a few weeks ago. I’ve never been particularly handy, but living in an old house I have to do a lot of repairs myself. When water is pouring through your ceiling, though, you don’t have time to sit around and figure out what to do.
Fortunately, I remembered reading something about this product called Flex Seal Liquid Rubber Sealant Coating. It seemed like exactly what I needed to seal my roof before it got any worse. So I got some Flex Seal and applied it carefully to my roof. It was easy enough that my wife could do it, and for the next two weeks we were leak-free!
I don’t know what’s going on with my roof. A few months ago, I noticed a slight leak in the bedroom. Then it started getting worse. And then it stopped. Now, the rain is coming down in bucketfuls and nothing is leaking through the ceiling. I’m pretty sure that there’s some kind of hole up there and water is just going around it, but I can’t figure out where it is. It’s like some kind of magic trick.
I called a roofer out to take a look at it, but he couldn’t see anything wrong with the roof or tiles or whatever you call them. But he couldn’t explain why the leaks had suddenly stopped either. He suggested that maybe squirrels had been nesting in the attic and they had caused some damage to the structure of the house which somehow fixed the leak when they left. I know this sounds crazy, but he was dead serious about it. He even offered to come back next week with a “squirrel detector” so that we could track their movement around the house and find out if they were responsible for what was happening with my roof.
I decided not to go with him after all. I think I might just wait and see what happens next time there’s a big storm
If you have been considering the idea of getting your roof repaired, whether by a professional contractor or on your own, it’s likely that you’ve wondered about the cost and value of “roof cement”. While it is true that this type of material can be a very effective option for many types of roofing or re-roofing projects, it is also important to understand just how much of a difference it can make in the end result. Let’s take a look at some of the most common questions and answers about this topic.**
How much does roof cement cost?**
The answer to this question will vary depending on where you live, but the average price range for a gallon of roof cement is between $5 and $20. Before you buy any type of material like this, though, be sure to check out any discounts or special deals that may be available. You may be able to get some additional savings by buying larger quantities or by using multiple gallons at once.**
Where should I use roof cement?**
This is another question that has no one-size-fits-all answer. However, there are certain situations where using this type of material can make sense. For example: If your home has an old asphalt shingle roof that
It is important to realize that there are different types of roof cement. Each one is designed for a specific purpose, and each one has its own strengths and weaknesses. Here is a quick primer:
1. Cold application roof cement is probably the most common type of roofing cement. It is a compound that can be applied easily to your roof, regardless of the temperature outside. This makes it an excellent choice for roofs in areas that experience drastic temperature changes, or where winters are particularly harsh. However, in order to work properly, cold application cement must be applied in thicker layers than other types of roofing cement. If you want to take advantage of cold application roofing cement’s ability to be used in extreme temperatures, you will need to apply it at least 1/16 inches thick on your roof
2. Hot mop asphalt is another type of roofing material that can be used on flat roofs. This type of material is heated and then spread over the flat area of the roof by hand, using a mop-like tool. It provides an excellent waterproof seal for flat roofs, but it has the disadvantage that it must be applied when it is scorching hot (hence its name). This makes it a less flexible option than some other types of
UPDATE: I posted my results below.
I have a leaky roof, and “fixing” it involves getting a new roof, which is not something I can afford right now. So I’ve decided to take the cheap way out and simply try to seal it up as best I can with some roof cement.
The thing is, there are so many different kinds of roof cement. There’s plastic cement, asphalt cement, liquid cement, tar cement… And then there’s Henry 208R Rubberized Wet Patch Roof Cement and Henry 208 Wet Patch Roof Cement. What’s the difference between them? They both seem to be made from the same stuff: asbestos-free fiberglass fibers and fillers in an asphalt base. The only difference is that one contains rubber granules for better adhesion and flexibility.
So how important are those rubber granules? I’ll bet they’re not very important at all. My guess is that either one will do fine for my purposes, but that the one with rubber would be more useful if you were going to use it on shingles instead of a flat roof like mine. If you were going to walk on the repaired area or something like that. But they’re both called “wet patch” cements,