When the roofers removed the old roof on a house trailer, they pointed out a 3 to 4 inch gap between the trusses where the trailer halves was put together. When they removed the old roof a .040 aluminum coil stock came up with the roof that over lapped the two halves. When they replaced the roof they didn't put any metal back , just over lapped the tar paper and put on ridge vents.
Now looking a few months later I noticed my foundation cracking in the center and cracks in my interior getting larger. Can I sue the roofer's for this is happening since they didn't put the aluminum back in the center?
2007-10-18 03:20:07 · 8 answers · asked by IndianaHoosier 5 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Question is, was that an open ridge vent or is it the lag bolts not being properly tightened?? There are several was to roof a doublewide mobile home .I think the aluminum coil is a moot point in this.i suggest a home inspection service to find out if the foundation is sinking or unstable, and if the lag bolts that hold the 2 halves together are not properly tight. Also the roofer should have noticed if the lags weren't in place and corrected this.
2007-10-18 03:33:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
I don't think it would be likely that removing this would have caused cracks in your foundation. The reason being that there isn't a steel frame support structure in the walls and roof of the trailer. If the foundation strength of the trailer was dependent on shocks/supports in the roof then a steel frame inside the walls would be necessary. As far as I know trailers only have steel supports under the flooring which is intended to provide overall structural stability. The walls and roof tend to be all wood/fiberglass construction, which is fairly flexible and is not rigid enough to provide great structural stability.
2007-10-18 10:27:54 · answer #2 · answered by Eleanor Roosevelt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have read your question carefully, and I note that there are seperate issues here.
1. The original roof was not installed correctly, as it had to have aluminum to bridge the 2 sections.
2. The re-roofers took the easy way out and re roofed the structure as they found it.
3. It is quite obvious to me that the original structure was incorrectly erected on faulty foundations, so you cannot try to pin the blame on roofers who were covering a building which was already faulty.
SORRY
2007-10-18 10:50:08 · answer #3 · answered by xenon 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Actually you should consult with an attorney and the original manufacturer to find out if the sheet was there as a structural member or not. I would not think that the aluminum had any structural value due to the limited thickness and choice of material (aluminum). What my first feeling is that you are seeing a symptom of a greater evil which is the failure of either your foundation or bearing walls...SEEK IMMEDIATE professional licensed help for an inspection of the foundation to determine if it can be shored up and save the structure otherwise it will not bode well for you...
2007-10-18 10:29:56 · answer #4 · answered by barrett_shawn 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A mobile home is supported by steel beams and frame underneath. There is no structural support in the roof except to hold up rain and snow.
2007-10-18 21:23:20 · answer #5 · answered by John himself 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have you called the contractor did he pull a permit>And were inspection done>See if he will repair the damage>First before you go after him>
2007-10-18 13:04:06 · answer #6 · answered by 45 auto 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
if they are the reason for this happening i think you have yourself a case.
2007-10-18 10:23:21 · answer #7 · answered by eric c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why does everybody want to sew someone
2007-10-18 15:05:37 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋