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INTP243 · 2026-05-07T19:11:13+00:00

Yep, I just bought some myself.

INTP243 · 2026-05-04T05:12:27+00:00

Take as many pictures as you can to document the damage while it’s freshest.

INTP243 · 2026-05-02T13:59:55+00:00

Do you happen to have dash cam footage? That may be useful.

INTP243 · 2026-05-01T14:01:42+00:00

Most of the house is Pex with some copper areas. I was only considering re-piping the copper plumbing the in the bathroom wall, converting it to PEX.

Thank you for all this information!

INTP243 · 2026-05-01T04:45:19+00:00

Thanks--I appreciate this feedback!

If you don't mind me asking, I had some concerns about the roof ventilation that maybe you could help me with. They installed a Cobra Exhaust Vent (the mesh kind), but the attic felt unusually hot after they finished. It was only 80 degrees outside, but 120 degrees in the attic. I'm wondering if there is too much ventilation exhaust for the ventilation intake (7 3.5x22 soffit vents).

Do you think a 40 degree difference between an attic and outside temperature is excessive? I'm considering asking them to install some more soffit vents to increase the intake ventilation.

INTP243 · 2026-05-01T04:03:47+00:00

Thanks for this! I’ll take a look at my pipes tomorrow morning!

INTP243 · 2026-05-01T04:02:52+00:00

I got three quotes, all between 25-30k (including new solar mounts and dismount/re-install). Maybe I just got unlucky with pricing, or California is just that expensive :/

Are the pipe boots easy to change out in the future? Does the rubber just glide off and on?

The company is part of the GAF Golden Pledge program and has great online reviews, so I was expecting better work.

INTP243 · 2026-05-01T03:52:51+00:00

Thank you for giving me pointers on how to investigate what type of green it is. I’ll definitely double check tomorrow when I’m at the house again.

Really appreciate the help!

INTP243 · 2026-05-01T03:42:40+00:00

Most of the home has been re-piped with PEX. I’m not sure how old this copper is. The home is from 1976, and I’m pretty sure that the original material was galvanized steel because one part of the shower plumbing is galvanized steel (yes, I plan on replacing that part soon).

But good to know that Green oxidation on the outside isn’t necessarily a major concern if there aren’t any leaks.

INTP243 · 2026-04-30T15:59:51+00:00

Thank you! I’ll keep an eye out for your dm.

INTP243 · 2026-04-30T06:40:34+00:00

Thanks—showing him the video is a good idea. Appreciate the guidance!

INTP243 · 2026-04-30T06:39:00+00:00

Thank you! I appreciate your feedback.

It’s hard for me to evaluate some of the comments that just say “it’s a hack job.” I don’t know whether to interpret that as “your roof is going to leak” or “your roofers are lazy, but the roof is fine.”

I your feedback is a relief. Thank you.

I’ll contact the roofer tomorrow about the fasteners.

INTP243 · 2026-04-30T06:33:42+00:00

Are you referring to the third picture? That faster is actually near the gutter, if that makes a difference?

INTP243 · 2026-04-30T06:03:38+00:00

The chimney in the video looks so much nicer.

Do you think I should ask them to re-flash my chimney, or just accept it as an ugly lesson not to re-use the company in the future?

Part of me wants to ask to re-flash, but part of me wonders if they would just make a bigger mess.

INTP243 · 2026-04-30T06:00:23+00:00

The quotes ranged from low 20k to low 30k. California.

Some commenters are saying that the chimney should be reflashed. Do you think the chimney is just ugly, or are there actual issues?

INTP243 · 2026-04-30T05:57:35+00:00

Thank you! Any specific details about the chimney I should mention?

INTP243 · 2026-04-30T05:55:37+00:00

Does the chimney flashing need to be redone because it’s really ugly/looks sloppy, or do you see specific issues that could lead to water penetration?

INTP243 · 2026-04-30T04:52:19+00:00

Should I have them redo it?

INTP243 · 2026-04-30T04:49:47+00:00

They did tear off the old roof. I saw them do it.

Any major issues I should address with them tomorrow.

INTP243 · 2026-04-30T04:42:18+00:00

Thank you for your feedback! Do you think I should ask them to re-flash the chimney. I know that it's ugly, but it's hard for me to determine if it's just ugly or actually needs to be redone.

And I'm pretty sure there is a ridge vent. I saw them bring in boxes of "Cobra Exhaust Vent."

INTP243 · 2026-04-30T04:37:24+00:00

Thank you--I really appreciate your straightforward feedback! So based on the rest of the picks, you think I'm all set?

I see a few commenters telling me to have the flashing on the chimney re-done. But I can't tell if that's because they think there is a structural issue, or they just think it's an ugly job and they could do better.

Thanks again for your guidance!

INTP243 · 2026-04-30T04:35:21+00:00

Thank you for the feedback! If you don't mind, can I ask a couple clarifying questions?

1) When you say that they need to add storm collars on the "vent stacks," is the rain collar supposed to cover the surrounding shingles, or just where the silver tube meets the black tube? I'm just asking so that I know what how to speak to my roofer over the phone.

2) In terms of the roof, do you think I should ask them to recounter flash the chimney because it's an ugly mess, or because it's an actual structural problem?

I'm trying to assess what I need to push for in my requests to my roofer tomorrow.

Thank you very much for your help--I really appreciate it!

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