Originally Posted By: kluce This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
For my personal information, what would you guess is the life of these shingles from what can be seen in the picture. The client showed me an est on the life of the roof from two roofing companies. I’m just interested to see what you all have to say since the two est surprised me.
Originally Posted By: kluce This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Estimate I was shown, it was written 3 to 5 years left. This was a one layer roof and I told them that I wouldn’t take the chance since this was a cap cod house with no access to the attic. In other words, the first signs of leaks will be on the plaster.
I'm thinking this guy knows some people.
Of course I'm going to recommended the buyer call a roofing company for further evaluation and cost of replacement. These are one of those times where I can smell a phone call from the seller. lol.
Originally Posted By: evandeven This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
The shingles have deteriorated to the point where the underlayment is visible. The shingles have curled and the “keys” are separating. This roof is at the end of its useful life expectancy. Replacement is recommended.
That roof looks to be about 20 years old.
I had one seller who said the roof was guaranteed for 30 years. It was the shingles that were guaranteed for 30 years. I told him to try and collect on that warranty!
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Originally Posted By: Blaine Wiley This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
I always chuckle when the sellers say, those are 30 year shingles and they are only 18 years old, they can’t be done they have twelve years left.
I always TRY to explain to them that the shingles are warranted for 30 years against defects in materials and workmanship, not for wear and tear through use. They almost never know or understand that. Especially here where 15 years is a good life for most shingles.
BTW Kevin, like everyone else said, those shingles are shot.
Originally Posted By: wengelking This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
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I always TRY to explain to them that the shingles are warranted for 30 years against defects in materials and workmanship, not for wear and tear through use.
My understanding is that is not quite accurate.
The shingles are warranted for the full 20 or 30 years. The problem is that they prorate the value over the age of the shingles, much like tires. The warrantee does not include any labor.
Therefore getting an eighteen year old roof replaced under warrantee wouldn't even justify the red tape.
Originally Posted By: psabados This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Probably not much in the ventilation department either. My first thought was it was a second layer or even a possible DIY third layer. Definitely a lot of heat build-up. Figured a Cape style home older home. Its been cooked that’s for sure
