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By: Bentmtn 9/18/2023	Posted By: Bentmtn - (Send PM) Member Since: 9/11/2020 Location: SW VA/Frisco Total Posts: 3910 Experience: Date Posted: 9/18/2023 6:00 PM
The roofing company started our new roof Saturday and have been busy today. I'm very impressed with this entire process! So difficult with the pitch on a saltbox roof. These guys are great!

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By: Greg MD 9/18/2023	Posted By: Greg MD - (Send PM) Member Since: 3/10/2014 Location: Swamp Total Posts: 4196 Experience: Date Posted: 9/18/2023 6:29 PM
Looks good. Two courses of waterproof membrane is a good idea, or maybe that's part of the standard.

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By: Bentmtn 9/18/2023	Posted By: Bentmtn - (Send PM) Member Since: 9/11/2020 Location: SW VA/Frisco Total Posts: 3910 Experience: Date Posted: 9/18/2023 6:39 PM
Looks good. Two courses of waterproof membrane is a good idea, or maybe that's part of the standard. Greg MD Thanks! They are working very hard. The membrane, I believe, is a standard they use, but you are correct as it is a great added feature.

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By: Beach Farmer 9/18/2023	Posted By: Beach Farmer - (Send PM) Member Since: 6/1/2019 Location: Carova Beach, NC Total Posts: 3197 Experience: Date Posted: 9/18/2023 6:45 PM
Looks good. Two courses of waterproof membrane is a good idea, or maybe that's part of the standard. Greg MD Not standard. That is a specific requirement of the program.

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By: Bentmtn 9/18/2023	Posted By: Bentmtn - (Send PM) Member Since: 9/11/2020 Location: SW VA/Frisco Total Posts: 3910 Experience: Date Posted: 9/18/2023 6:49 PM
Looks good. Two courses of waterproof membrane is a good idea, or maybe that's part of the standard. Greg MD Not standard. That is a specific requirement of the program. Beach Farmer Have had all kinds of inspectors out to take pics...inside the attic as well as other areas. They hail from Grandy and are so professional.

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By: Greg MD 9/18/2023	Posted By: Greg MD - (Send PM) Member Since: 3/10/2014 Location: Swamp Total Posts: 4196 Experience: Date Posted: 9/18/2023 6:52 PM
Looks good. Two courses of waterproof membrane is a good idea, or maybe that's part of the standard. Greg MD Not standard. That is a specific requirement of the program. Beach Farmer Thanks for the clarification. I had two courses put on my roof and up the eaves as well when it was replaced about 10 years ago. Cheap insurance for the cost of an extra roll or two.

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By: Beach Farmer 9/18/2023	Posted By: Beach Farmer - (Send PM) Member Since: 6/1/2019 Location: Carova Beach, NC Total Posts: 3197 Experience: Date Posted: 9/18/2023 6:52 PM
..you did say "The Standard" didn't you? Yes, it is part of what is demanded by the program but not standard on the average inland home.

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By: Bentmtn 9/18/2023	Posted By: Bentmtn - (Send PM) Member Since: 9/11/2020 Location: SW VA/Frisco Total Posts: 3910 Experience: Date Posted: 9/18/2023 7:03 PM
Looks good. Two courses of waterproof membrane is a good idea, or maybe that's part of the standard. Greg MD Not standard. That is a specific requirement of the program. Beach Farmer Thanks for the clarification. I had two courses put on my roof and up the eaves as well when it was replaced about 10 years ago. Cheap insurance for the cost of an extra roll or two. Greg MD That's good that you have them! Sure does prevent headaches!

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By: Greg MD 9/18/2023	Posted By: Greg MD - (Send PM) Member Since: 3/10/2014 Location: Swamp Total Posts: 4196 Experience: Date Posted: 9/18/2023 7:20 PM
..you did say "The Standard" didn't you? Yes, it is part of what is demanded by the program but not standard on the average inland home. Beach Farmer I knew what you meant.

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By: W&M OBX 9/19/2023	Posted By: W&M OBX - (Send PM) Member Since: 10/29/2012 Location: Nags Head Total Posts: 516 Experience: Date Posted: 9/19/2023 9:36 AM
What company did you go with?

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By: Bentmtn 9/19/2023	Posted By: Bentmtn - (Send PM) Member Since: 9/11/2020 Location: SW VA/Frisco Total Posts: 3910 Experience: Date Posted: 9/19/2023 9:40 AM
What company did you go with? W&M OBX We went with Daniel's Roofing. They've done about four homes on our street within the past 1.5 years.

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By: alliegirl09 9/19/2023	Posted By: alliegirl09 - (Send PM) Member Since: 8/30/2009 Location: massachusetts Total Posts: 74 Experience: Date Posted: 9/19/2023 5:14 PM
I have questions about this fortified roofing. My roof is over 20 years old so I know replacement of the roof is fast approaching. From what I read, it seems that you can get a discount on your homeowners insurance. I also read that this is a grant for up to $6000.00. The word grant has me confused, is this a loan? How does that work? Thank you

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By: HopSkipandJump 9/19/2023	Posted By: HopSkipandJump - (Send PM) Member Since: 4/23/2015 Location: Kitty Hawk Total Posts: 471 Experience: Date Posted: 9/19/2023 5:27 PM
I have questions about this fortified roofing. My roof is over 20 years old so I know replacement of the roof is fast approaching. From what I read, it seems that you can get a discount on your homeowners insurance. I also read that this is a grant for up to $6000.00. The word grant has me confused, is this a loan? How does that work? Thank you alliegirl09 It is not a loan…no need to repay but you do need to declare the grant money on your taxes. Here is a website that gives information: Click to follow link... strengthenyourroof.com/Ho...

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By: Bentmtn 9/19/2023	Posted By: Bentmtn - (Send PM) Member Since: 9/11/2020 Location: SW VA/Frisco Total Posts: 3910 Experience: Date Posted: 9/19/2023 6:01 PM
The grant has been increased to 8K now and you pay the roofer 50 percent up front and the remainder when complete. You then go to the next step online and agree that the work has been done (inspectors have already loaded your file with pics of the job...Grandy people which are the administrators for us and probably most in this area) and then you upload info for a W-9 and your 8K is sent within 2 to 6 weeks to reimburse you. The addition of the fortified roof supposedly decreases your wind insurance annually. Of course, Uncle Sam always gets his part, but that's how it works. You should really give it a try. We applied last December and it took a bit for the grant to be reinstated for 2023. Basically, we are paying 1200 dollars for a fortified roof. (I picked out designer shingles that were a bit more expensive and the roofer had to order them ...but that was okay given the grant reimbursement....I wanted what I wanted since it is a one time shot). You can absolutely PM us and we can discuss. Hubby started it and we are happy it is getting done. He's pretty savvy with this type of thing and would be happy to walk you through it.

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By: lowtide 9/19/2023	Posted By: lowtide - (Send PM) Member Since: 6/27/2013 Location: Hatteras Village/ Virginia Total Posts: 2275 Experience: Date Posted: 9/19/2023 6:45 PM
We participated in the program a few years ago and the $6000 grant check came within a few weeks after competition. It seems to be a well run program and I would encourage participation. Strengthen Your Roof program facts. Click to follow link...

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By: Tim-OBX 9/19/2023	Posted By: Tim-OBX - (Send PM) Member Since: 6/2/2004 Location: Kitty Hawk Total Posts: 25771 Experience: Date Posted: 9/19/2023 7:36 PM
I have questions about this fortified roofing. My roof is over 20 years old so I know replacement of the roof is fast approaching. From what I read, it seems that you can get a discount on your homeowners insurance. I also read that this is a grant for up to $6000.00. The word grant has me confused, is this a loan? How does that work? Thank you alliegirl09 I am no expert and have not moved toward this yet. If you are with NCJUA insurance (the beach plan) they offer a subsidy if you get this system and they will pay upto $6k of it. You are at 20 years, if you were to sell a 20 yr old roof is not something a lender will like. So look into a new roof. I am at 14 years so I am looking for the future.

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By: Jighead 9/19/2023	Posted By: Jighead - (Send PM) Member Since: 12/11/2009 Location: Total Posts: 747 Experience: Date Posted: 9/19/2023 9:02 PM
We participated in the program a few years ago and the $6000 grant check came within a few weeks after competition. It seems to be a well run program and I would encourage participation. Strengthen Your Roof program facts. Click to follow link... lowtide Totally agree. We did it on one last year and was well done by the contractor and grant paid quickly. You will get taxed by NC on the grant money but overall well worth it.

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By: Bentmtn 9/21/2023	Posted By: Bentmtn - (Send PM) Member Since: 9/11/2020 Location: SW VA/Frisco Total Posts: 3910 Experience: Date Posted: 9/21/2023 6:03 PM
Roofers finished at 3:30 today....just in the nick!!! Whew! I felt as if I was shelling in the yard today picking up little pieces of roof debris even though they got the big stuff and cleaned well. I just don't want it flowing in the storm surge to neighbors' yards. Very happy with the outcome of the roof!! I love the Pacific Wave shingle style I chose. Very New England- ish. Goes well with the white cedar shakes. Be careful, all!

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By: LollyGirl 9/21/2023	Posted By: LollyGirl - (Send PM) Member Since: 11/7/2022 Location: Total Posts: 865 Experience: Date Posted: 9/21/2023 6:35 PM
Wow! Talk about cutting it close!

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By: Tim-OBX 9/21/2023	Posted By: Tim-OBX - (Send PM) Member Since: 6/2/2004 Location: Kitty Hawk Total Posts: 25771 Experience: Date Posted: 9/21/2023 6:38 PM
Roofers finished at 3:30 today....just in the nick!!! Whew! I felt as if I was shelling in the yard today picking up little pieces of roof debris even though they got the big stuff and cleaned well. I just don't want it flowing in the storm surge to neighbors' yards. Very happy with the outcome of the roof!! I love the Pacific Wave shingle style I chose. Very New England- ish. Goes well with the white cedar shakes. Be careful, all! Bentmtn Send a picture. Pacific Wave style???????

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By: Bentmtn 9/21/2023	Posted By: Bentmtn - (Send PM) Member Since: 9/11/2020 Location: SW VA/Frisco Total Posts: 3910 Experience: Date Posted: 9/21/2023 7:15 PM
And again....trying to post this pic! It was the best I could find with the color before they were complete. Edit: Owen's Corning Co. Pacific Wave.

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By: Greg MD 9/21/2023	Posted By: Greg MD - (Send PM) Member Since: 3/10/2014 Location: Swamp Total Posts: 4196 Experience: Date Posted: 9/21/2023 7:41 PM
Looks great. It takes a bit of hot sun to get them to seal tight. Fingers crossed!

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By: Bentmtn 9/21/2023	Posted By: Bentmtn - (Send PM) Member Since: 9/11/2020 Location: SW VA/Frisco Total Posts: 3910 Experience: Date Posted: 9/21/2023 7:57 PM
Looks great. It takes a bit of hot sun to get them to seal tight. Fingers crossed! Greg MD Thanks, Greg! For sure!

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By: LollyGirl 9/22/2023	Posted By: LollyGirl - (Send PM) Member Since: 11/7/2022 Location: Total Posts: 865 Experience: Date Posted: 9/22/2023 8:39 AM
That’s beautiful! Perfect choice

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By: alliegirl09 9/23/2023	Posted By: alliegirl09 - (Send PM) Member Since: 8/30/2009 Location: massachusetts Total Posts: 74 Experience: Date Posted: 9/23/2023 12:51 PM
Thanks everyone for the information and encouragement. I applies Wednesday, and heard back Friday that I was approved. They even give you a list of potential contractors that are qualified to do the work. Living in Massachusetts the bureaucracy is daunting I would never have got this done this quickly and efficiently. Everything was straight forward, Thank you

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