What are you doing today?
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Lee
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Aneeda, I agree roofs are not cheap, but the cost of letting it go will make repairs inside more expensive down the road. Fortunately the main part of the home is good but it is the sunroom addition causing the problem.
Lee, No sure this is pertinent to your area or not, but I thought I would offer it.
Here we have a very active senior center, of which I belong, but seniors can call the senior center for help in diagnosing the problem with their house. There are a group of us that are familiar with the trades that will help by going out to diagnosis the problem. We then advise the home owner of our findings as well as propose to them possible solutions. With the solutions, we offer a list of those contractors that we have worked with and provide a discount to seniors associated with our senior center. Those contractors are on an approved list, at the senior center, and offer special rates and services to seniors.Additionally there are some monies, that may be granted by our senior center, to discount the bottom line of the repair.
So if you have a senior center in your area, it may be good to just give them a call and see if they have a similar program or can offer a recommended contractor to help.
Regards....
Don M.
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I got a pleasant surprise this morning. I had my annual eye exam, and got new glasses, last month. My old glasses had a scratch on the left lens that was a small nuisance...but the fitting technician said the old glasses might still be under warranty....so she sent them in. She called yesterday and said they had honored the warranty, and had a new pair for me. When I went over there this morning, they had a new Altair frame....they found a bad screw in the old frame...and they installed new progressive lenses according to my new prescription. So, I got two new pairs of glasses for the price of one. VSP vision insurance came through.
Aneeda72
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Another problem with my roof is that it is planked and they will no longer reroof a planked roof. I have to replace the planks woth plywood. Some say they can put the plywood on the planks. Some say they can not. There is also the issue of the, hmm, trusses. Are they strong enough?
So now I have to have a roofing engineer inspect my roof to make sure of the weight load of plywood, with or without, the planks and,the snow load during winter, can be supported by the current trusses or if they need to be replaced. It’s gotten very complicated and even more expensive.
Don M.
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Older houses can become quite expensive when roof replacement is required. One of our granddaughters/husband bought a 100+ yr. old house a couple of years ago, and are in the process of renovation. Their roof is going to need replacing....they are scheduling for next Spring...and the best estimate they've received is $15K. Luckily their trusses seem ok and they have a plywood base, most of which seems ok....might need a dozen sheets replaced. Roofing is never cheap, and the older the house, the more problems and expense.
Aneeda, Are you in the states? How many layers of roofing on the house? The reason I ask is if you take the multiple layers of shingles and figure their load in weight upon the planks - then figure the weight of 7/16OSB and one layer of shingle and see what the differential is. It could be the same. Then you have a valid argument against increased weight concern.
If the roof has planks, it probably does not have trusses but is stick framed. If it was me, I would look at an alternative to replacing the trusses or stick framing. I have one property similar to what you are describing. On it, i took up the shingles and covered the entire roof( Planks) with Certainteed WinterGuard Waterproofing Underlayment then covered with standing seam metal roofing. The metal roofing is very light and most metal roofing carries a lifetime warranty. It can't be a flat roof, but a 4/12 should be fine. You can check with a manufacturer. Let me know If I can help in any way.
Pecos
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Given the fact that you work in a hospital, are they moving forward to give to the vaccine fairly quickly? I would hope so.
Aneeda72
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Thanks. The planks are now two widely spaced do to shrinkage over 55 years. The house currently has two shingle layers. But none of the roofers will reroof on the planks as they can’t tell where the nails are going. I thought about mental roofing, but no other roofs have it and usually everything has to “match” for the county.
We have trusses, I am sure, because we have a broken truss which we had inspected and priced. Everyone said it will be fixed when we reroof. It’s a very simple roof and we could do it ourselves if we were not so old and fat and arthritic
. It’s a two day job at the most.I just can’t believe how expensive it is. I am thinking we should just sell it but we would lose a lot of money doing so and I doubt I would be able to continue to live with him if we did. He would be so angry.
I don't know yet. Right now they're more concerned with dealing with what we have going on in front of us. They will update us when the vaccine is coming I'm sure.
Thank ya
I know I been visitin in spurts. I'm truly sorry bout that. We been workin lots of hours and we been short on help and things are bad. I managed to get it since we got to clean those rooms after they been there. I been off work for 3 weeks now. Felt like absolute hell. Luckily I haven't been hospitalized. Doc says I might be able to go back in another week. I hope so cause we don't get any pay for staying home to heal. I had the fever a day or so. A cough for about a week. Still can't taste or smell nothin. Body hurt bad. Been a little short a breath but not too bad.
How's everyone else been?
How's everyone else been?
Miss Marci I hope your hangin in there.
hollydolly
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Good Lord I hope it was just the flu , and not anything worse.....doesn't sound too clever.
Don't worry about how often you visit, we all have lives to lead... just pop in as often as you wish.. good luck with getting better and back to work.
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Lee
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Given up on the sunroom roof for now, can't even get a contractor to call back. It will have to wait till spring now. So today I will return the flooring as it cannot be laid in a cold room, then I will put the bamboo furniture that has been sitting in my living room for the last two months back in the sunroom and cover it with plastic..
And the bright side to this is that I will now be able to put the contents of the freezer in that freezing cold room and defrost my freezer at a leisurely pace.
And the bright side to this is that I will now be able to put the contents of the freezer in that freezing cold room and defrost my freezer at a leisurely pace.
moviequeen1
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I really have no plans today
This morning went on my early walk around 6:50,we got 2 inches of snow temp in the 30's with a slight wind felt colder.Some sidewalks had snow others had already been salted no problem walking but wore my boots. I'll probably go for a mid morning walk if I don;t get sidetracked,this afternoon even its only around apt complex,just to get fresh air&exercise
This morning went on my early walk around 6:50,we got 2 inches of snow temp in the 30's with a slight wind felt colder.Some sidewalks had snow others had already been salted no problem walking but wore my boots. I'll probably go for a mid morning walk if I don;t get sidetracked,this afternoon even its only around apt complex,just to get fresh air&exercise
Sliverfox
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Recovering from having our son here for few days.
He comes to deer hunt with my husband.
Both got lucky, hunting.
We cut & process our own deer.
I canned some , made kielbasa from the ground meat.
We'll give some to hubby's sister & brother.
Son took some home .
He has 5 people to feed.
He comes to deer hunt with my husband.
Both got lucky, hunting.
We cut & process our own deer.
I canned some , made kielbasa from the ground meat.
We'll give some to hubby's sister & brother.
Son took some home .
He has 5 people to feed.
hollydolly
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absolutely baloney, with all due respect... methinks. If that was the case then how do roofs get attached or repaired in houses in Northern Climates ?
moviequeen1
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I did go on my mid morning walk dropped off NYT article for my close friend, Marcia who lives 2 blocks away in her mailbx. Then I walked another 2 blocks to local co-op for 3 items
It was a beautiful day but cold temps in 30's.I didn't go out for last walk of the day,instead walked downstairs to basement to get Pat{my next door neighbor} her mail&mine
It was a beautiful day but cold temps in 30's.I didn't go out for last walk of the day,instead walked downstairs to basement to get Pat{my next door neighbor} her mail&mine
katlupe
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Getting ready for the annual inspection of my apartment, never had one before. New manager. Sonny is taking care of my son's money and paying his rent for me today since I have to stay here for this inspection. After that is done, I will go shopping as I am out of stuff.
Pappy
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Today: I hope to finish outside Christmas lights, clean out carport and cleaning out my shed, so much junk just has to go. In reality, if I get just one thing done, it will be a miracle.. 
Aneeda72
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Got a Libre2 to measure my blood sugar to avoid so many sticks. Then I go to download the phone app as seen on tv. My phone is not a high enough phone to use the app. 
. Not buying a new phone. So now I have to buy the reader which is cheaper than a new phone, things are always so complicated.
But from what I read the app is not that accurate anyway. Although I didn’t realize the Libre2 sticks you as well. You wear it for fourteen days. In total it’s costing me about 120 dollars, excluding what my insurance pays. Such a pain.
My phone is not a high enough phone to use the app. . Not buying a new phone. So now I have to buy the reader which is cheaper than a new phone, things are always so complicated.But from what I read the app is not that accurate anyway. Although I didn’t realize the Libre2 sticks you as well. You wear it for fourteen days. In total it’s costing me about 120 dollars, excluding what my insurance pays. Such a pain.
moviequeen1
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I woke up this morning at,4:30 to bathroom,then went back to sleep.Next thing I know its 7:10,thought the clock was wrong
I took my early walk at 7:30 half way down my street,it was breezy felt colder than 35,all the snow is gone didn't have to wear my boots
My weekly'road trip' with Mary this morning we're going to Walgreens need couple items
No other plans read NYT,my book,take another walk this afternoon
I took my early walk at 7:30 half way down my street,it was breezy felt colder than 35,all the snow is gone didn't have to wear my boots
My weekly'road trip' with Mary this morning we're going to Walgreens need couple items
No other plans read NYT,my book,take another walk this afternoon
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