I was MIA

**BigMackCam** · 09-23-2018, 01:03 AM

Originally posted by csa

First, the old roof.

#2 new roof

The new roof looks great, Carol!

Out of interest, what's the typical (if there is such a thing) lifespan of that kind of roofing?

Whilst there's a wide variety of roofing used here in the UK, we most commonly install concrete, slate or clay tiles. Typical life expectancy is around 60 years, with good slate tiles lasting even longer. The big downside is the cost... Complete replacement of a roof on an average family home can be as much as GBP £8k (USD $10.5k) using basic concrete tiles, more for clay, and considerably more for slate.

MarkJerling · 09-23-2018, 03:25 AM

Originally posted by csa

Folks, I have no intention of suing or threatening the roofer(s). Everything turned out ok, the roof is beautiful, and I just want to move on. Here in the US, people sue at the drop of a hat; I'm not one of them.

Thanks everyone for your kind thoughts, it was most appreciated!

Can't blame you Carol. I share your viewpoint.
As the saying goes: If the only tool you have is a hammer, then everything looks like a nail.

Your new roof looks good.

MarkJerling · 09-23-2018, 03:26 AM

Originally posted by BigMackCam

The new roof looks great, Carol!

Out of interest, what's the typical (if there is such a thing) lifespan of that kind of roofing?

Whilst there's a wide variety of roofing used here in the UK, we most commonly install concrete, slate or clay tiles. Typical life expectancy is around 60 years, with good slate tiles lasting even longer. The big downside is the cost... Complete replacement of a roof on an average family home can be as much as GBP £8k (USD $10.5k) using basic concrete tiles, more for clay, and considerably more for slate.

By us, Mike, most roofs are long-run metal. What in the UK would only be fit for the shed!
But, much safer in an earthquake.

timb64 · 09-23-2018, 03:44 AM

Originally posted by MarkJerling

By us, Mike, most roofs are long-run metal. What in the UK would only be fit for the shed!
But, much safer in an earthquake.

I'm guessing the noise during a rainstorm is a bit of a bitch

**csa** · 09-23-2018, 07:05 AM

"Out of interest, what's the typical (if there is such a thing) lifespan of that kind of roofing?"

Mike; Asphalt shingles last for around 20 years.

bertwert · 09-23-2018, 07:23 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by timb64

I'm guessing the noise during a rainstorm is a bit of a bitch

We've had quite heavy rain here the last few days, it makes quite a din, challenging to sleep.
We had a five minute burst of torrential downpour, it sounded like you were standing under a train bridge.

jeallen01 · 09-23-2018, 07:28 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by BigMackCam

The new roof looks great, Carol!

Out of interest, what's the typical (if there is such a thing) lifespan of that kind of roofing?

Whilst there's a wide variety of roofing used here in the UK, we most commonly install concrete, slate or clay tiles. Typical life expectancy is around 60 years, with good slate tiles lasting even longer. The big downside is the cost... Complete replacement of a roof on an average family home can be as much as GBP £8k (USD $10.5k) using basic concrete tiles, more for clay, and considerably more for slate.

Tiled roof on our place is from around 1925 - so around 93-94 yrs old - only need a very few tiles repaired/replaced since I bought it in 1977

**csa** · 09-23-2018, 07:31 AM

The reason I didn't go with metal roofing, is metal roofing is about two to three times more expensive than asphalt shingles. That's a huge difference; and at my age a 20 year roof no doubt will outlive me!

**gaweidert** · 09-23-2018, 08:03 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by csa

The reason I didn't go with metal roofing, is metal roofing is about two to three times more expensive than asphalt shingles. That's a huge difference; and at my age a 20 year roof no doubt will outlive me!

That's funny Carol. I am not quite your age, but that is the same logic I used. The new steel roofs are great and have about a 50 year lifespan.

**Kerrowdown** · 09-23-2018, 08:14 AM

Originally posted by csa

Frankly, if I would have had enough on hand, I've have finished off all the alcohol!

Good to know that your all wind and water tight again.

Now more importantly... do you fresh supplies of alcohol in? I'm not coming to visit a "dry" abode.

**csa** · 09-23-2018, 09:01 AM

For you, I would definitely have a "wet" abode, and I don't mean rain!

**Kerrowdown** · 09-23-2018, 12:48 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by csa

For you, I would definitely have a "wet" abode, and I don't mean rain!

Carol, you just say all the right things XXX

MarkJerling · 09-23-2018, 12:52 PM

Originally posted by timb64

I'm guessing the noise during a rainstorm is a bit of a bitch

Not too much, the insulation in the roof dampens the noise. But, of course, because we're used to it, we find rain on the roof a soothing sound.

MarkJerling · 09-23-2018, 12:54 PM

Originally posted by csa

The reason I didn't go with metal roofing, is metal roofing is about two to three times more expensive than asphalt shingles. That's a huge difference; and at my age a 20 year roof no doubt will outlive me!

Yikes! By us it's the other way round. Which is one of the reasons asphalt shingles are hardly ever used.

**csa** · 09-23-2018, 01:51 PM

Yes, I would have preferred metal, but the cost was not possible!

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09-23-2018, 01:03 AM	#31
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,645	Originally posted by csa First, the old roof. #2 new roof The new roof looks great, Carol! Out of interest, what's the typical (if there is such a thing) lifespan of that kind of roofing? Whilst there's a wide variety of roofing used here in the UK, we most commonly install concrete, slate or clay tiles. Typical life expectancy is around 60 years, with good slate tiles lasting even longer. The big downside is the cost... Complete replacement of a roof on an average family home can be as much as GBP £8k (USD $10.5k) using basic concrete tiles, more for clay, and considerably more for slate.

09-23-2018, 03:25 AM	#32
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,402	Originally posted by csa Folks, I have no intention of suing or threatening the roofer(s). Everything turned out ok, the roof is beautiful, and I just want to move on. Here in the US, people sue at the drop of a hat; I'm not one of them. Thanks everyone for your kind thoughts, it was most appreciated! Can't blame you Carol. I share your viewpoint. As the saying goes: If the only tool you have is a hammer, then everything looks like a nail. Your new roof looks good.

09-23-2018, 03:26 AM	#33
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,402	Originally posted by BigMackCam The new roof looks great, Carol! Out of interest, what's the typical (if there is such a thing) lifespan of that kind of roofing? Whilst there's a wide variety of roofing used here in the UK, we most commonly install concrete, slate or clay tiles. Typical life expectancy is around 60 years, with good slate tiles lasting even longer. The big downside is the cost... Complete replacement of a roof on an average family home can be as much as GBP £8k (USD $10.5k) using basic concrete tiles, more for clay, and considerably more for slate. By us, Mike, most roofs are long-run metal. What in the UK would only be fit for the shed! But, much safer in an earthquake.

09-23-2018, 03:44 AM	#34
timb64 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: /Situation : Doing my best to avoid idiots! Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,510	Originally posted by MarkJerling By us, Mike, most roofs are long-run metal. What in the UK would only be fit for the shed! But, much safer in an earthquake. I'm guessing the noise during a rainstorm is a bit of a bitch

09-23-2018, 07:05 AM	#35
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133 Original Poster	"Out of interest, what's the typical (if there is such a thing) lifespan of that kind of roofing?" Mike; Asphalt shingles last for around 20 years.

09-23-2018, 07:23 AM - 1 Like	#36
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173	Originally posted by timb64 I'm guessing the noise during a rainstorm is a bit of a bitch We've had quite heavy rain here the last few days, it makes quite a din, challenging to sleep. We had a five minute burst of torrential downpour, it sounded like you were standing under a train bridge.

09-23-2018, 07:28 AM - 1 Like	#37
jeallen01 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2008 Location: London, UK Posts: 1,697	Originally posted by BigMackCam The new roof looks great, Carol! Out of interest, what's the typical (if there is such a thing) lifespan of that kind of roofing? Whilst there's a wide variety of roofing used here in the UK, we most commonly install concrete, slate or clay tiles. Typical life expectancy is around 60 years, with good slate tiles lasting even longer. The big downside is the cost... Complete replacement of a roof on an average family home can be as much as GBP £8k (USD $10.5k) using basic concrete tiles, more for clay, and considerably more for slate. Tiled roof on our place is from around 1925 - so around 93-94 yrs old - only need a very few tiles repaired/replaced since I bought it in 1977

09-23-2018, 07:31 AM	#38
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133 Original Poster	The reason I didn't go with metal roofing, is metal roofing is about two to three times more expensive than asphalt shingles. That's a huge difference; and at my age a 20 year roof no doubt will outlive me!

09-23-2018, 08:03 AM - 1 Like	#39
gaweidert Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Rochester, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,325	Originally posted by csa The reason I didn't go with metal roofing, is metal roofing is about two to three times more expensive than asphalt shingles. That's a huge difference; and at my age a 20 year roof no doubt will outlive me! That's funny Carol. I am not quite your age, but that is the same logic I used. The new steel roofs are great and have about a 50 year lifespan.

09-23-2018, 08:14 AM	#40
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,804	Originally posted by csa Frankly, if I would have had enough on hand, I've have finished off all the alcohol! Good to know that your all wind and water tight again. Now more importantly... do you fresh supplies of alcohol in? I'm not coming to visit a "dry" abode.

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09-23-2018, 09:01 AM	#41
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133 Original Poster	For you, I would definitely have a "wet" abode, and I don't mean rain!

09-23-2018, 12:48 PM - 1 Like	#42
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,804	Originally posted by csa For you, I would definitely have a "wet" abode, and I don't mean rain! Carol, you just say all the right things XXX

09-23-2018, 12:52 PM	#43
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,402	Originally posted by timb64 I'm guessing the noise during a rainstorm is a bit of a bitch Not too much, the insulation in the roof dampens the noise. But, of course, because we're used to it, we find rain on the roof a soothing sound.

09-23-2018, 12:54 PM	#44
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,402	Originally posted by csa The reason I didn't go with metal roofing, is metal roofing is about two to three times more expensive than asphalt shingles. That's a huge difference; and at my age a 20 year roof no doubt will outlive me! Yikes! By us it's the other way round. Which is one of the reasons asphalt shingles are hardly ever used.

09-23-2018, 01:51 PM	#45
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133 Original Poster	Yes, I would have preferred metal, but the cost was not possible!