New Roof

Above, the new roof. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

The roofers arrived around 9:00 this morning and immediately got to work. They brought their equipment in through the back gate. It was a good thing I cut down the overgrown brush in the backyard weeks ago.

Above, unloading their trailer. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Within an hour or so, they had the old shingles off and installed the cap layer. Within a few hours later, they got the new shingles mostly installed. It started sprinkling in the afternoon, so it was good they got the new roof on.

Above, a closer view of the new roof. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

They will likely finish up tomorrow. 

House To Get A New Roof

Above, an aerial view of the property. 

Due to homeowners insurance issues, I have to re-roof the house. I had to change insurers due to area wildfire hazards and the inspector for the new insurance company came out to inspect the property.

In preparation, I did a lot of yard work to clear brush. Apparently, they didn't complain about the trees on the property as only a couple are near the house and the land was clear of brush hazards.

But, they did find that the roof was in need of replacing and they sent me a cancellation notice. I called my agent and he said that the cancellation would be rescinded if the roof was taken care of. I have until March 21 to do so.

So, I had to get a home improvement loan at my bank to get the roof replaced. It was a cinch getting the loan as I had a good credit score. 

The roofers will be starting tomorrow morning. 

Overhanging Roof Snow: I'd Better Not Sneeze

One of my neighbors posted some pictures of snow hanging over his roof. I kidded him about not sneezing so not to cause it to fall.

I just took a look outside and saw that I also have snow hanging over from the roof. I'd best take my own advice and not sneeze.

That must've been quite a storm for Jamestown! I've never seen this happen here before.

 

Some photos:

The Best Products For Preventing RV Roof Leaks

Above, The Beast at Lake Havasu City in March. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

The big downpour two evenings ago made me think more about my Winnebago motorhome's roof.

It is a fiberglass roof and it has served well with no leaks (thus far). I expect that it is in good shape as I keep the motorhome in a steel RV garage. It is well-protected in the GOCO Beast Barn.

But, it is time to do some preventative maintenance on the roof so that if I happen to be caught in a downpour somewhere, I don't get any leaks. Thankfully, I have a new 14' ladder to access the roof without climbing onto the roof itself (which is not recommended by Winnebago).

So, I put in an order for some Dicor Self-Leveling Lap Sealant - White this morning. 

As it happens, Do It Yourself RV has a new article on the best products for preventing RV roof leaks. The Dicor Self-Leveling Lap Sealant looks to be the best one listed to suit my motorhome's roof maintenance needs.

The article begins with:

A leaky roof is an instant trip-ruiner for anyone who loves to travel in an RV. You’re counting on your camper to keep you warm and dry, so RV roof leaks cannot be ignored. They can cause long-term damage to your vehicle as well, which will affect its livability and resale value.

Luckily, there are ways to fix or prevent leaks from happening in the first place. You’ll want to make sure you’re trusting the right product with this important task, so we’ve assembled a list of 6 of the best sealants and protective coatings to use on your RV roof. These might come in the form of tapes, liquid coatings, or caulking tubes. Rest assured that your roof is in good hands with any of these options though!

To read the full article, go here.