Return-Path: Received: ID ; 17 Dec 85 14:43:21 EST Date: Tue, 17 Dec 85 14:42 EST From: Steve.Lammert@A.CS.CMU.EDU To: harry.bovik@A.CS.CMU.EDU Subject: roof repair: 8 responses Message-Id: <17Dec85.144239.SL0D@A.CS.CMU.EDU> Here is a list of sources for roof repair. My personal problem was a badly deteriorated slate roof, which I eventually had to replace with fiberglas shingles. Note that several people advised me to repair the roof rather than replace it -- but it would have cost twice the $3K I spent, or even more, to put the roof back into decent shape. Sigh. American Heating did our work (242-4600, ask for Gil Weil, and tell him about Bovik). They put forth a great effort to get our roof done during the torrential rains that plagued Pittsburgh in November, and did a fine job. If $3K seems high, you should know that it was the low bid on a fairly complex roof that also involved a lot of tin work and some insulation. The rest of the recommendations follow: - - - - Begin forwarded messages - - - - Return-Path: Received: from A.SEI.CMU.EDU by A.CS.CMU.EDU; 12 Nov 85 08:51:48 EST Date: Tuesday, 12 November 1985 08:49:47 EST From: Joseph.Morgan@a.sei.cmu.edu To: lammert@a.cs.cmu.edu Subject: Slate roof repair Message-ID: <1985.11.12.13.17.29.Joseph.Morgan@a.sei.cmu.edu> Steve, I just bought a house in Squirrel Hill, and on the recommendation of a friend who has used them for 12 years had Shadyside Roofing, 1234 Washington Blvd, 682-0345, do the annual maintenance on the 60 year old slate roof. They seemed competent, and the price wasn't astronomical. The realtor I dealt with advised me that Bill Kisk Roofers, in the phone book, understands slate roofs and is not exorbitant, while Gantner does excellent work at very high prices. I cannot confirm or deny, since didn't use or talk to either. - - - - - - - - - Return-Path: Received: from SPICE.CS.CMU.EDU by A.CS.CMU.EDU; 12 Nov 85 10:04:03 EST Date: Tuesday, 12 November 1985 10:02:08 EST From: Mary.Thompson@spice.cs.cmu.edu To: lammert@a.cs.cmu.edu Subject: roofers Message-ID: <1985.11.12.14.54.17.Mary.Thompson@spice.cs.cmu.edu> Steve, We have had Shadyside roofers repairing our slate roof every spring for about 8 years. They seem to fix the leaks, replace the slates that fall off in the winter for between 1 and 2 hundred dollars. We got an estimate for replacing the roof (using fiber glass shingles) from them this spring for about 5K. This seemed too much although we didn't get any other estimates. Just decided to keep on repairing it. They do know abut slate roofs and won't walk around on it a lot and make things worse. It may take some persistance to get them to return your phone calls, but once you have made an appointment they are pretty good at showing up. Mary Thompson - - - - - - - - - Return-Path: Received: ID ; 12 Nov 85 10:13:50 EST Date: 12 Nov 85 10:12:54 EST From: Daniel.Leivant@A.CS.CMU.EDU Subject: Re: Drip, drip, drip... To: Steve Lammert I now work with David Hood's sons (exact name??). Seem honest and professional. --DL - - - - - - - - - Return-Path: Received: from CIVE.RI.CMU.EDU by A.CS.CMU.EDU; 12 Nov 85 10:29:25 EST Date: Tuesday, 12 November 1985 10:24:46 EST From: Irving.Oppenheim@cive.ri.cmu.edu To: Steve Lammert@a.cs.cmu.edu Subject: Roofers Message-ID: <1985.11.12.15.16.56.Irving.Oppenheim@cive.ri.cmu.edu> I have two slate roofs and a healthy concern for their care. As you probably know, mucking about on them can cause serious damage. One of mine demanded considerable attention this summer and was treated by Shook and Kassem (diff Shook, diff Ed Shook); you may contact J. McTall at 771-6600 and mention my name. Their work was indeed careful (working off of scaffolds, preventing any damage to the slate) and I was quite pleased. However, the cost was considerable, bordering on staggering. If you learn of anything, please let me know at ijo@ce. - - - - - - - - - Return-Path: Received: ID ; 12 Nov 85 10:37:36 EST Date: 12 Nov 85 10:37:09 EST From: Craig.Everhart@A.CS.CMU.EDU Subject: Roofers To: lammert I hear good things about Mike Cunningham; he's in the phone book. Good luck. Craig - - - - - - - - - Return-Path: Received: from FAS.RI.CMU.EDU by A.CS.CMU.EDU; 12 Nov 85 11:38:27 EST Date: 12 Nov 1985 11:25:55-EST From: Mark.Wilkins@FAS.RI.CMU.EDU To: steve.lammert@a Subject: Roofer My parents have had some serious renovations done to our house over the last two years, which included roof work. They have hired U.S. Lumber ('Call Ray') as a general contractor, and everything has gone well. They had the gutters replaced, including the boards underneath that was rotten (the house is ~80 years old). The back roof slate was replaced with asphalt shingles, as slate costs major league dollars. A few of the porch and window roofs were covered with a rubber membrane, since they were not sloped enough to use shingles. One of the membranes was not sealed correctly the first time and the roof leaked, but they came and repaired it (at no cost, of course) and everything has been fine since then. As far as cost goes, the roofs were part of a larger general contract as I mentioned, so it's difficult to say exactly how much it cost (coupled with the fact that I never asked my parents), but suffice it to say that it was a good deal, as my dad is careful with his money. By the way, if you are interested in U.S. Lumber, ask to talk to Ray Nathan. He is the one in the slogan, and is a great guy. Besides, my parents get $50 for the referral. - - - - - - - - - Return-Path: Received: from TL-20B.ARPA by A.CS.CMU.EDU; 12 Nov 85 14:12:47 EST Received: ID ; Tue 12 Nov 85 14:12:39-EST Date: Tue 12 Nov 85 14:12:31-EST From: Cynthia Elm Subject: Roofers To: lammert@A.CS.CMU.EDU Steve, I don't remember the name of the company, but I got excellent service from them a few months ago. The number is 731-2726, and you ask for Paul Houlahan . cle ------- - - - - - - - - - Return-Path: Received: from H.CS.CMU.EDU by A.CS.CMU.EDU; 12 Nov 85 18:30:33 EST Date: Tuesday, 12 November 1985 18:28:54 EST From: Eddie.Caplan@h.cs.cmu.edu To: Steve.Lammert@a.cs.cmu.edu cc: Barbara.Hays@a.cs.cmu.edu Subject: Re: roof (*sigh*) Message-ID: <1985.11.12.23.21.23.Eddie.Caplan@h.cs.cmu.edu> In-Reply-To: <12Nov85.163334.SL0D@A.CS.CMU.EDU> steve, i don't remember exactly the work you wanted done, but $3k seems high to me. we had them build a new sloped roof on top of our existing roof for about $2400. i saw that you were looking for recommendations. american is ok, but we are having a small problem related to the work they did, and we'll have to have them out again. william gantner still comes recommended. he is the most expensive, and best, roofer in the area. kitty fisher's boyfriend michael does some roofing. give him a call at 441 4577. he's a very nice guy. even if he can't do the work himself, he should be able to give you a good ballpark figure as to what it should cost, and could tell you HOW the work should be done. so, i'd say to keep getting estimates. eddie - - - - End forwarded messages - - - -