Our roof (manufactured home) leaks and it is soft is some areas, but we are not well off.... Can we parse the work out over a period of time, is so how?
2007-05-07 19:28:40 · 9 answers · asked by djburnham3 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
you could do one side at a time up to the peak but it sounds like you may have more problems if the roof is soft. The sheathing may need replacing.
2007-05-07 19:35:24 · answer #1 · answered by netwiz24 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Roofs should be done all in one go, otherwise they tend to leak again.
If you are doing the work yourself, buy the materials on credit and pay off as much as you can at each pay (don't wait for the monthly bill).
Your roof is soft in places indicating that some and probably all the wood will need replacing.
You will need to remove all the roofing material, determine how much wood sheeting needs replacing. If more than half is rotted, replace it all because the othe half is not far behind and you will have to re-do your roof. Buy more material than you think you will need. Most renovation centres let you return unused materials (keep the bills).
On a slanted roof, you must install a rubber membrane at the bottom and tar paper to the top. You should replace all the flashing. Then re-roof.
2007-05-08 17:07:14 · answer #2 · answered by C2020 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doing roof repair a bit at a time will actually cost more money in the end. However, it can be an expensive repair. More than anything, it bothers me that you use the word soft. It can mean one of two things. One, it wasn't properly built. The roof trusses / rafters are spaced insufficiently to support the weight of the plywood. Two, and more likely, the roof has been leaking for a period of time sufficient enough that the plywood underneath has actually started to rot. This is bad, and a major repair.
You may need to consider a short-term loan to get the job done. Your roof may be in a state of disrepair that it can't wait. Make sure to determine what is causing the "soft". If the plywood is rotting, replace it. Make sure they use tar paper and drip edge before they put the shingles on.
2007-05-08 11:25:06 · answer #3 · answered by catsovermen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it is a tiled roof, u may do so in strips from top to bottom. Never go sideways!
If it is a metal roof you can do it in sections. Always remember to mind your overlap of the panels. Overlap should be from top to bottom to ensure no water leaks occur. You may also opt for a cheaper roof sealer solution. You buy a sealing kit (marginally priced) consisting of cloth, sealer and a paint brush. You basically lay down the cloth over joints and known holes, and paint the sealer over it. The sealer will harden and stop leaks.
2007-05-08 03:30:57 · answer #4 · answered by Dinkum 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I happen to be in a mobile at the moment with the original 23 yr. old roof.
Is yours flat or peaked? Is it metal with a fiberglass sort of fabric over, then a roof coating/paint, or just coating? Is it shingled or steel roof over?
Soft as in dangerously soft? Tissue paper weak? Original roofing especially any older than 10 years is only mills thick, over studs, with insulation under, leading to what is often a foam or fiberboard ceiling inside.
Are there storm/rain gutters? Or just a small channel at the edge of the roof around its perimeter?
Older metal roofs may have been a galvanized material, but they do rust and decay. More important can you see stains on the interior ceiling from leakage? Has there been leakage around the windows and is it apparent on the wall board/substance?
Without knowing at all what your budget is, can you afford the fiber infused roof coating materials at least? I haven't purchased any in years but it must be $50 plus for a 5 gallon bucket. Certainly how you proceed depends on the few questions I asked.
If it's just a painted/coated roof, is there peeling or chipping of the coating exposing raw metal? If there aren't any real holes in the material of the roof, try the roof coating first, it can be rolled on from any side of the mobile, from an 8 or 10 ft. step ladder, or tall enough extension ladder. Do NOT go on the roof itself unless it needs more repair, and only then by using sheets of ply or some such to span the roof joists.
If you have the money, buy rolls of sheet fiberglass and install that along with applying the roof coating.
If it's shingle or a metal roof over you may have more problems.
Also caulk around the entire perimeter seam. Caulk around every window frame. Clear silicone would probably work. For the roof line you probably can purchase roofing caulk/patch.
The roof can be done in sections, but you need to determine the cause first and those areas where the obvious problems exist.
Steven Wolf
2007-05-08 07:20:51 · answer #5 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 1⤊ 4⤋
yes you can, just add a nether layer, and install it as you have money. the code where i live is up to 3 layers on roof tiles. also if your roof isn't too band, you can always tar it for a while, or if you feel like being a red neck, throw a big tarp over it
2007-05-09 01:07:30 · answer #6 · answered by tyler e 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Better to purchase the materials a little at a time then do the actual job all at once.
2007-05-08 10:26:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's what home improvement/home equity loans are for. Then you pay the bank back in installments.
2007-05-08 02:40:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you can find a contractor and your neighbors don't run you out of town--go for it.
2007-05-08 02:35:26 · answer #9 · answered by Joan J 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋