Hold on, I’m still thinking.
But what I know is this:
The roof on my house was last replaced in 1995
Colour - gray. I could live with that. It fit my mood when I signed the cheque
Total cost was $2350 in 1995 dollars ($135,000 today!)
The 20-year Citadel shingles lasted 15 years
I want a more durable roof this time ‘round.
And I want it to be my last one before I leave my current home and move into a small apartment over a coffee shop/hardware store in Wortley Village in 2035.
So, I’m prepared to spend more money, 2010 dollars, this time around.
(I have similar feelings about paying more for hydro - via solar panel and wind turbine supplements - in order to have a healthier future. I bet you feel the same, eh).
I’ve got one estimate for metal ($12,500 - I’ve been told that’s not bad) and am waiting for another for 40-year architectural shingles.
Colour - something that matches my eyes (hazel) and the colour of the house (light-blue).
Though I’m still paying off the recent house reno I feel the roof falls under the headings ‘absolutely necessary before winter sets in’ and ‘manageable debt.’
It has also been on my wife’s to-do list for several months and I think I’ve scored big points by getting the job done. (Almost).
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A second metal roof company has not returned my call to set up an appointment to provide an estimate.
Do you know about a reputable roofer? Let me know.
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2 comments:
Last year, we had a metal roof put on by Hy-Grade. I can't tell you how long it will last, but most people ask us "Why would you put a roof that will outlive you?" My answer: "Lots of things in our house are going to outlive us, like the bricks, the windows, the wiring etc. I don't worry about it."
Three people on my block have a Hy-Grade roof and are pretty happy w the look and price. They are my last call for an estimate.
Wouldn't our resale value be better w a metal roof? I lean toward 'yes' as an answer.
Cheers,
GH
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