Our new roof was completed the Tuesday before Thanksgiving. And, as it happens, that was also the last stretch of really dry weather. It has been raining on and off since.
Some of the rain was really heavy (so great for us in parched Cali!) and our new roof is keeping us good and dry.
It has been such a HUGE relief to get this big project done, even though we will have more debt, it feels so good to not worry.
I did end up getting two spending bonus reward cards to charge the work to and rake in some quick rewards - I'll post details later.
I did have some concern about the sun tubes after the cautionary comments on my post. I discussed with DH, who had zero concern. Also having them covered in the warranty made me feel more comfortable, so we went ahead.
The tubes have made the hallway so much brighter and larger feeling. Before it was like a long, dark cave. Even with all the overcast days the hallway is brighter then if the light was on, so I am very pleased.
There is a really large storm coming in late Wednesday night and through Thursday. High winds and a predicted 3-5 inches of rain in 24 hours.
Another good "test" for the new roof.
New Roof Just In Time For Rain
December 9th, 2014 at 03:20 pm
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December 9th, 2014 at 04:05 pm 1418141134
Stay safe. The storm will hit us too...
December 9th, 2014 at 04:31 pm 1418142683
We'd never take on massive projects like roofing but have learned a lot of DIY from the free classes at Home Depot and all the vlogs on You Tube.
December 9th, 2014 at 04:57 pm 1418144252
trying to say...we opened a no cost savings account at the CU with $20. and added $ 10. each per pay [easy online transfer]. It was surprising how quickly enough sums accumulated to pay for parts for DIY fixes.
December 10th, 2014 at 01:07 am 1418173657
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December 10th, 2014 at 05:43 am 1418190198
A few years ago I saw a different brand at Costco for about $120 each.