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About Michael J. Owen
Expertise
Pretty much anything about roofing, particularly asphalt shingle and metal. Replacing damaged sheathing/plywood etc. Questions about venting attic spaces.

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Twenty years of repair, new roof, roof overs and truss work. Still enjoy "getting on the roof".

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Just had my late mothers book published. A murder mystery set in England.

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High school, College graduate in England. Now living in Panama, Central America after living in the U.S. for 25 years .

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Way too many to list in England, California, Bahamas, Florida and Georgia.

 
   

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Roofing - Asphalt shingles


Expert: Michael J. Owen - 7/6/2009

Question
Hi Michael, we just re roofed using a licensed contractor.  Our contract states "Certainteed 30 yrs architect 50" but we just found out they used Pabco Premier 30. We were told Pabco is a cheaper, lower quality tile by other roofers. Can you comment.
Thank you


Answer
Hi Virginia. I just happened to be on my computer and can certainly comment on your question.
This sort of thing happens all the time, I am afraid to say.
Firstly, if you still owe money on the job, do not pay another red cent.
If you can, take a copy of the contract and a label from the roof shingle to a construction attorney, the BBB, the local or state licensing office and raise bloody hell. (Excuse my French)
Secondly, in all my years as a roofing contractor in the southern states, I have never come across Pabco products but I will research the company.
You should be in a position to either accept a serious reduction in the cost of the job or have the roof installed as per your contract.
I can only wish you the very best of luck and hope I could help a little.

I see you have read my response already and I came up with this:

http://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/settlements/06006/pabco_shingles_settlement...

Take a look.

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