A Schenectady homeowner was asked for half of a $14,200 roof price in October to hold an April date. Here is what New York law says about where that deposit has to sit and how the two payment offers compared.
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Can a New Rubber Roof Go Over the Old One for a Flat Roof Replacement in Troy, NY?
A Lansingburgh kitchen addition had a leaking rubber roof and a cheaper roof-over quote. A test cut found two layers and wet board, which ruled the overlay out under New York code.
Can Bath Fans Venting Into the Attic Undo Attic Ventilation in Saratoga Springs, NY?
A Saratoga Springs colonial had stained attic sheathing and a ceiling ring. The owners expected to add roof vents; the cause was two bath fans venting into the attic.
Why Were Three Quotes for a Roof Replacement in Albany, NY Almost $6,000 Apart?
Three written quotes for the same 24-year-old Albany ranch roof ran from $9,100 to $14,900. Here is what each one assumed, and why the homeowner decided not to wait for spring.
What Does a Dripping Skylight Mean for your Albany Home?
Two 1998 skylights in a Clifton Park family room started dripping the week the heat came on. One was a flashing leak, the other was condensation. Here is how the decision played out.
Will Metal Roof Installation in Albany, NY Stop the Ice Dams That Tore Off a Homeowner’s Gutters?
An illustrative Guilderland homeowner blamed his shingles for ice dams and a torn-off gutter. A metal roof helped with snow, but the cause was in the attic.
What Should Storm Damage Roof Repair in Albany, NY Look For After a Record Rain Day Like July 29?
A Guilderland roof looked fine after July’s record rain, but a cracked pipe boot soaked the deck for two months. An illustrative $350 repair became $3,800.
What Did a Clifton Park Fall Roof Inspection in Albany, NY Turn Up Before the First Freeze?
A Clifton Park homeowner called after a September wind gust dropped granules on his driveway. The fall inspection ranked three findings — one had to be fixed before freeze, one could wait, and one told us when to come back.
Wind Damage Roof Repairs: Albany Roofers’ Guide
Meta Title: Wind Damage Roof Repairs: Albany Roofers’ GuideMeta Description: Albany roofers explain wind damage repair: signs, costs, insurance tips, timelines, and prevention for Upstate NY homes…
Winter on a Flat Roof — Snow Load, Ice, and What Actually Fails
Flat roofs don’t shed snow the way pitched roofs do. What snow load actually means, when to remove it, how ice damages a low-slope membrane, and what to inspect every spring in the Capital Region.