old roof vs. new roof

[oumartin]

I like the looks of the new roof but I think it makes the house seem smaller.
old roof
http://x402.putfile.com/5/12118262484.jpg

new roof
http://x402.putfile.com/5/12118272639.jpg

[soonercody]

I can't see that it looks "taller."
Maybe you feel lighter without all that extra cash weighing you down and things just aren't back in perspective yet.

[walkoffsooner]

new roof better they stole your wind turbine

[Rogue]

It's like that thing in the Sunday paper. How many differences are there between the two pictures?

[Kimberlyz4OU]

The new roof looks better........I really can't explain it, it just looks more "together" and updated. Of course, it's updated, ya know, since it's like new and everything......gah, never mind.

The NEW ROOF LOOKS BETTER!!

[Newbomb Turk]

Did you come to terms with State Farm?

[oumartin]

no, we got brand new dark colored wind turbines!
oh, if you look close enuff you can see the OU in the curb!

[oumartin]

yeah, Newbomb. I am out of pocket $1500 for the roof and siding and after the 1,000 deductable I was only out an additional 500.00. So, I won't complain

[sanantoniosooner]

Good to see that wild streak come out on the color choice ;)

[chriscappel]

yeah, Newbomb. I am out of pocket $1500 for the roof and siding and after the 1,000 deductable I was only out an additional 500.00. So, I won't complain

so you wanna send me $500...cause i wont complain if ya do:D

[oumartin]

hit up your relative OU basketball coach Cappel! He's got money to burn

[Newbomb Turk]

the new roof looks like crap - I'd tear it off and put white back on.



;)

[chriscappel]

hit up your relative OU basketball coach Cappel! He's got money to burn

Yeah i wish....that would be great....then i could get out of the navy and be fininaciely set!

[Newbomb Turk]

FYI martin - I just put a vote in for you in "the most pathetic poster" thread.

[BajaOklahoma]

The new roof contrasts nicely with the entrance - making it stand out more. The old roof just blends in with the entrance.

[sooner n houston]

That darker color will probably cost you an extra $100 or so a month in electricty! Enjoy! :D

[Jerk]

house looks more modern with the new roof. jmho.

[Jimminy Crimson]

Pretty good investment of $1500. I'd say you multiplied your investment, at minimum, 6 times.

Looks nice.

[olevetonahill]

shoulda been a pole . I say new makes the shack loook better ;)

[sanantoniosooner]

I think you ought to add a little color on the shutters, front door and garage door, but that's just somebody who knows what he's talking about yacking.:D

[BoogercountySooner]

Did ya have any ridge caps put in or just turbines?

[oumartin]

just turbines.. its pretty dry over here. not much humidity.
and for you SAS. I guess you can come paint it for free?

[1stTimeCaller]

someone stole one of your chairs on the front porch

[OUDoc]

someone stole one of your chairs on the front porch
And the kid.

[oumartin]

no, the mexicans just put them both on the same side.. I need to get a bench for the front and put those white things back on the back patio.
I sold the kids to pay for the roof.

[Oldnslo]

I like the way you use the hose as a backdrop to showcase the garden hose.

[oumartin]

I like the way you use the hose as a backdrop to showcase the garden hose

I'm like Picasso aren't I ****head! :D

[Newbomb Turk]

Did ya have any ridge caps put in or just turbines?

We went with ridge vents when we replaced our roof. It's still hotter than **** when I go up in the attic though.

[oumartin]

no, its just your sexiness making it hot up there Newbomb ;)

[TheHumanAlphabet]

just turbines.. its pretty dry over here. not much humidity.
and for you SAS. I guess you can come paint it for free?

Ridge vents would provide better ventilation to the attic, keeping it cooler with full soffit vents and improving the life of the roof. Everyone here in Houston has ridge vents when they put a new roof on. Turbines don't do much, ridge vents are the way to go. But hey, you already have the roof. Someting to think about for the next time...

P.S. I need a new roof and decking. Wish we would get a hail storm here...

[Newbomb Turk]

no, its just your sexiness making it hot up there Newbomb ;)

yeah...that's probably it. :rolleyes:

:D

[oumartin]

they would have probably charged me an extra grand for ridge vents. thats a grand I will have to spend on the plumber!

[Newbomb Turk]

thats a grand I will have to spend on the plumber!

have you told that story here yet? If so, guess I missed it.

[oumartin]

it was an ongoing mystery until last night newbomb.
a month ago we got the hail storm. well, about a week later I notice the laminate flooring close to the water heater, ac/heating unit closet starting to buckle. I felt under the edge and it felt damp but there was no sign of water anywhere. I called the flooring guy and he felt under it and said it was just damp from temp changes and theat the flooring problem is cuz they cut the wood to close to the baseboards and didnt' allow the flooring to expand.

well, a week ago I opened that closet and there was a small amount of water standing on the floor again. Well, it had rained the night before and I thought maybe the roof had leaked a bit. also I thought maybe the a/c condensation line was plugged. well, it wasn't the condensation line cuz it drained fine. anyhow I cleaned it up and thought okay its the roof.

well, we got a new roof on and it hasnt' rained and I open it last night and there is more water standing in that closet. low and behold my wife was doing laundry at that time. it is so cramped in that closet that you cannot see on the other side of the heating unit. but i managed to get a flashlight and look and when the washing machine drains it drains fast enuff that it overflows. needless to say I have a plumber coming at 1pm today..

the kicker of it all is that the laminate flooing that is down in the dining room area is discontinued and finding enuff to repair the floor has been hard luck.

[Newbomb Turk]

FYI - you need to leave 1/4 inch gap when installing laminate flooring. ;)

Seriously, that's a bummer - especially the flooring being ruined. The washing machine draining thing may not be that big of a deal. We had a similar problem a couple months ago. Luckily, the drain overflow for our washer is in a closet in the garage. Anyway, the plumber just had to snake the drain line. I was pi$$ed because I snaked the drain, but my snake was only 25 feet long. :texan: He had to go further than that to find the clog.

[oumartin]

yeah, i have a small 25' snake and it doesn't do the trick.. I am more worried about roots getting into the plumbing line. thats my concern. hard to imagine tree roots in n.w. oklahoma but we do have trees up here.
I hope the problem is only what yours was.
I have no idea on how to install flooring. I am home improvement retarded.

[Newbomb Turk]

I am retarded.

I know. :D

Good luck with the plumbing. Keep us updated.

[oumartin]

thanks and I will do.

[oumartin]

yep, the plumber was here and my one of my wife's turds was blocking the pipe.. glad thats all it was

[Newbomb Turk]

That's good news...I think. :D

[sooneron]

What you need is, a tree in your front yard.

[sanantoniosooner]

and for you SAS. I guess you can come paint it for free?
Are you seriously telling me that you can't handle a few shutters and a garage door?

[Newbomb Turk]

Are you seriously telling me that you can't handle a few shutters and a garage door?


I am home improvement retarded.

any more questions?

[sanantoniosooner]

any more questions?
painting a shutter hardly qualifies as 'home improvement'.

Blind baboons sell paintings.

[Newbomb Turk]

dude - we're talking about oumartin!

[oumartin]

i love you both.. dude trust me. there would be more paint on the brick than the shutters

[sanantoniosooner]

I don't even know you.

[Newbomb Turk]

i love you both.

homo.