This truck has been instrumental in our latest project, removing the shingles. We've decided that we are in fact replacing the roof on the existing part of the house. There were a couple leaks that needed fixing and since we had planned to replace it next summer anyway, we figured we should just do it now. After all, it's only money, right? However, since our budget has already taken a hit in the form of HVAC and a water heater for the addition, we decided we'd be wise to save the money it would cost to have the roofers remove the existing shingles and do it ourselves. Honestly, it seemed like a good idea at the time.
Mark's brother Chris, nephew Tilson, Mark and I are the crew. My brother-in-law saw an article somewhere that said it should take a 4 man crew about a day and a half to remove the shingles from a 1700 sq. ft. house. Well, since we have a crew of 3, 3 1/2 if you count me, and our square footage is more than 1700 sq. ft., it's taken the better part of 2 days to get about 2/3 done. Add in that we have not one, but two layers of shingles, and I think we're doing quite well. Unfortunately, Mark and I will have to finish the rest tomorrow without Chris and Tilson.
Day 1, I seemed to be considered pretty helpful. By day 2, my job was not nearly as glamorous, as you can clearly see.
The girls quite enjoyed being able to get on the roof whenever they wanted. Even Syd, who is afraid of heights. Her first couple times up and down the ladder were quite traumatic for all involved though.
Thankfully, the weather cooperated. It wasn't too hot, we had a slight breeze and so far, no rain. Lots of water was consumed, and a whole lot of sunscreen applied. Since all 6 of us have red hair, and only Sydney and I tan, it could have been quite disastrous.
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