The bottom roof is in bad shape and must be removed. There are some worn areas on the top roof and side roofs. We also have to patch part of it up after removing the chimneys. The chimneys were removed for two reasons. First there was a lot of air leakage around the chimneys, and it will be expensive to correct. Furthermore, they were in the wrong locations in the house. With the fireplaces and chimneys gone, we are able to open up the space for better use.
The top roof is at least 15 years old and is made of thin aluminum. The nail-on installation was not well done as many nails are popping out. While the original plan was to leave the top roof in place, our current thinking is to replace the entire roof with a galvanized aluminum one. We feel that it is important to ensure that envelop of the house will perform well and survive a long time. Fixing up a flimsy roof just does not fit this philosophy.
Coming next: Getting the Right Siding
See also: Partnering With Green Hearted Companies and the entire From Foreclosure To Green Home series.
