Roof with three layers of shingles - dangerous?

Ben · 2008-06-23T11:12:53+00:00

I moved into my house not too long ago and had the first occasion towant to go up to the roof yesterday. It looks like there are threelayers of shingles. I've read that you should never have more thantwo layers of shingles because of the weight. How much should I worryabout this?Thanks for your input,-Ben

Jun 23, 2008 45 Replies

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DerbyDad03 9 years ago

My son had 2 home inspections done in Las Vegas. The most complete inspection reports I have ever seen. Every issue was detailed in text in the synopsis section, then the text for each issue was repeated next a photo or photos of the issue with the issue circled in red or yellow depending on the severity.

Here's a couple of examples. 3 images of a single cracked roof tile:

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Items that had no issues, like the laundry equipment, were included also.

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All for the very reasonable price of $250. The detailed description and pictures of all the problems with just the pool at one house made the $250 seem like a really great deal. He walked away from that one based solely on the inspection report.

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Ed Pawlowski 9 years ago

Can I assume he walked for more than just one cracked tile?

If the house is a money pit, the inspection is good investment. Few houses are pefect and a potential buyer can be put off of a reallly good buy over something simple if they don't understand the report.

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DerbyDad03 9 years ago

He bought the house with the cracked tile. It was the one with the pool (and a ton of other pretty major issues) that he walked away from. I agreed with his choice. He wanted a house that he could spend money upgrading, not just fixing. He got what he wanted and spent his money on tools (miter saw, table saw, etc.) and now sends me pictures of the things he's making to make an already sound house fun to live in. A day-bed for the patio, a dog-crate end-table, a patio table from an old whisky barrel, etc.

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And of course, he needs time for his boat.

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Ed Pawlowski 9 years ago

I like that. Does it still have the whisky in it?

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DerbyDad03 9 years ago

No, but he can't use it for storage or a cooler because of the charred wood on the inside. He likes the look and is trying figure out what kind of sealer will "clean it up" but leave the look.

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