AboutRon Haynes Expertise I can answer questions related to all types of steep slope and low-slope commercial and residential roofing, including asphalt shingles, metal roofing, built-up roofing (tar and gravel), modified bitumen roofing, single ply roof systems, tile, and slate. Questions may relate to design, installation, problem resolution or repair of the roof system.
Experience I have over twenty years experience as a roof consultant dealing with various types of roof systems on commercial, industrial, residential and Government facilities. Experience includes new roof and reroof design, roof repair specification, roof construction, maintenance, failure investigations, performance analysis, inspections, moisture intrusion surveys and studies, and storm damage assessments. I am a registered professional engineer and a Registered Roof Consultant with the Roof Consultants Institute.
Organizations Roof Consultants Institute
Education/Credentials Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering
Registered Professional Engineer
Registered Roof Consultant, Roof Consultants Institute Certified Infrared Thermographer
Awards and Honors Award Winner, Large Roof Replacement Design Document Competition at the 1999 Roof Consultants Institute International Convention. Dept of Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award. Armed Forces Civilian Service Medal.
Question I'm replacing my roof due to hail damage. I received the adjustment from the insurance agency and agreed verbally with a roofer to have him do my roof for the price. The current roof has "turtle" vents on the top and and gable vents on the side. I'm considering a ridge vent and soffits. The roofer is telling me that there will be an additional cost to put in soffits and close the gable vent - which I agree is fair. However, I brought up the fact that the adjustment includes $400 towards replacement of the turtle vents and that could be applied to the ridge vent and soffits. He says it will cost him the same to cover those existing holes at the top of the roof as it would to just cover them. Does this seem reasonable?
Thank you in advance for your reply.
Answer Sean,
This is probably within reason, though maybe a bit high depending on the number of 'turtle' vents involved. To repair the deck where the turtle vents will not be utilized involves cutting out the area across 3 rafters and cutting plywood to fill the void and fastening in place, if not pulling up and replacement whole sheets of plywood in the vent area. There's the material cost and the labor cost involved. Assume $50-$75/turtle vent opening to be filled and figure from there if in reason.
