I know we have all seen roofs with more than one layer. But today I hit the jackpot.
9 layers ! Rolled over shingles (over and over) until I hit the cedar shakes. I counted and could see the 5 different colors. I was shocked the roof did not collapse. But my biggest question was how the frig could it leak thru 9 layers. But it did.
Unfortunately, it is my daughter’s roof and I am replacing it. Knew it needed a roof when we bought it and knew it had at least 3 layers. But she got a great deal.
Now I have to strip 9 layers from 18 squares before we can even start. Bummer.
Once you start peeling them and they start sliding down the roof you are going to have a huge pile of shingles in one area and then you are going to have to be in that area also…make sure you have a video camera running when you do this.
Sounds like you’ll need help from some of our visiting laborers from South of the Border!
When I was a contractor there were some times when I would head down to the 7-11 and hire some day laborers. Always worked out great, nice guys who worked hard and were proactive in helping out.
I speak very little spanish but its not really an issue on most jobs.
This is just about to kill me. Have to do some roof repair also.
Talked to the guy that delivered the new material and told him I needed help. And will pay cash (did I say that?) He is going to contact some of his roofing buddies to see if I can hire some help.
Trying to take some pics, but it is not easy. Found out only 9 squares have 9 layers. The other 9 only have 3 (so far).
I have found another career path I don’t want to take.
Robert, the 5 colors were in the field. Not the eaves. The different colors were from shingle to rolled to shingle to roll, different material so easy to see the layers.
After 3 hard days for my daughter, her boyfriend, my son and myself, we have managed to clear 1/2 the roof. Only to have to replace 5 sheets of decking.