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jimfields33

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10. In Florida, roofs are outrageous in cost

Reply to Siwsan (Original post)

Thu Jul 16, 2020, 05:38 PM

Jul 2020

My house is 2100 square foot and has those architectural shingles. The only type were allowed. 17,000 to do the roof. My roof needs replaced in 5 years. Some of my neighbors have done it already and are bigger homes so they are closer to 20 grand. I just hope I get a huge hail store about 5 years from now.

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Whew! Just finished meeting with the first roofing guy [View all] Siwsan Jul 2020 OP

Sounds like you have a good plan🙂 MLAA Jul 2020 #1

Now if I can just get motivated to rip out the carpeting! Siwsan Jul 2020 #2

Oooh, nice wooden floors! MLAA Jul 2020 #3

I love my hardwood floors Rorey Jul 2020 #5

Sophie Stinky Toes will be very disappointed to lose the carpeting Siwsan Jul 2020 #7

Hilarious name for a hilarious cat Rorey Jul 2020 #8

You buy a house you never get done doc03 Jul 2020 #4

The house has actually gone up in value Siwsan Jul 2020 #6

Look at it this way. Rorey Jul 2020 #9

I agree over 25 years it is better than renting. I have thought of selling out and moving to Florida doc03 Jul 2020 #13

In Florida, roofs are outrageous in cost jimfields33 Jul 2020 #10

That's because they require 5 inspection for a new roof. Contractors safeinOhio Jul 2020 #11

One of the reasons I'm leaning towards going with a metal roof is longevity Siwsan Jul 2020 #12

I hope you have a long and healthy life. jimfields33 Jul 2020 #14

I want a metal roof Delarage Jul 2020 #15