This is my second construction-related post. Last time it was about tankless heaters. This time it's about roofing. Who knows what's next for this old house.
When I bought the scuba shack (built 1860) I knew I'd have some repairs to make. I am now anticipating a complete roof job after a summer "Nor'easter" blew in and the wife said she was bailing buckets & buckets.
This somewhat historic house has a shingle roof at present and it seems that a significant number of shingles are missing, turning to dust etc. due to neglect by the previous owner. I got a terrific roofer to stabilize the roof and am now pondering using synthetic slate to match the "historic" aspect of the home. Of course, synthetic slate is expensive and it seems everyone in the neighborhood is using asphalt. Of course, I am the only knucklehead in the area who bought a home made before the Civil War.
Any thoughts? Anyone using a synthetic slate like Authentic Roof, or Lamarite? Your construction experiences greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Mr. X - Paying Through the Nose
Authentic roof: Authentic Roof - Innovators of the World's First synthentic roofing slates made from recycled polymers.
Tamko Lamarite: Lamarite® Composite Shingles by TAMKO®
When I bought the scuba shack (built 1860) I knew I'd have some repairs to make. I am now anticipating a complete roof job after a summer "Nor'easter" blew in and the wife said she was bailing buckets & buckets.
This somewhat historic house has a shingle roof at present and it seems that a significant number of shingles are missing, turning to dust etc. due to neglect by the previous owner. I got a terrific roofer to stabilize the roof and am now pondering using synthetic slate to match the "historic" aspect of the home. Of course, synthetic slate is expensive and it seems everyone in the neighborhood is using asphalt. Of course, I am the only knucklehead in the area who bought a home made before the Civil War.
Any thoughts? Anyone using a synthetic slate like Authentic Roof, or Lamarite? Your construction experiences greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Mr. X - Paying Through the Nose
Authentic roof: Authentic Roof - Innovators of the World's First synthentic roofing slates made from recycled polymers.
Tamko Lamarite: Lamarite® Composite Shingles by TAMKO®