acoustixman said:What tool(s) make stripping easiest? I used a crowbar last time and it was a !@#$ drag- 3 old layers on that roof. Maybe an edger/icebreaker type tool with a shovel-style handle or a square-head shovel could be used in a thrusting manner to get up under the shingles?
I'm thinking I'll just use architectural shingles and only worry about keeping the horizontal lines straight.
JW,
Use a long handled spade shovel. You can slide it under and pry up sections at a time.
If you're looking to make it easy, use three tab shingles (unless they don't meet wind uplift ratings). Use a chalk line every few rows to keep your self straight.
Hi Acoustixman,
Making wine is slightly different from brewing beer. Boiling is used only if we make wine out of vegetables like beetroot , carrots, potatoes etc.
With grapes , pineapples etc , no boiling is required. However everything used is sterile -- rinsed finally in boiled water. The risk of contamination is high and if one is not careful you can end up with 25 liters of wine vinegar !
During the fermentation process ( almost two weeks long ) you will get a 'fermentation smell' through the house. If done in an apartment it will be pretty strong !
Cheers,
Ashok.
Making wine is slightly different from brewing beer. Boiling is used only if we make wine out of vegetables like beetroot , carrots, potatoes etc.
With grapes , pineapples etc , no boiling is required. However everything used is sterile -- rinsed finally in boiled water. The risk of contamination is high and if one is not careful you can end up with 25 liters of wine vinegar !
During the fermentation process ( almost two weeks long ) you will get a 'fermentation smell' through the house. If done in an apartment it will be pretty strong !
Cheers,
Ashok.
Hi,
A normal spade might do but it seems a little weak perhaps? Certainly there's no substitute for the right tool or the proper technique.
Suppose you could always do like the real good contractors and just leave the old ones there.
Might look into a "roof ripper".
Some feature a fulcrum to fascilitate prying (else, use your steel toe under it), serrated edges are great for cutting and prying nails, stronger steel and construction than a typical spade will go a long way too.
Few examples of such here:
http://www.uniontools.com/product.asp?Cid=1&Cat=6
Have FUN!
A normal spade might do but it seems a little weak perhaps? Certainly there's no substitute for the right tool or the proper technique.
Suppose you could always do like the real good contractors and just leave the old ones there.
Might look into a "roof ripper".
Some feature a fulcrum to fascilitate prying (else, use your steel toe under it), serrated edges are great for cutting and prying nails, stronger steel and construction than a typical spade will go a long way too.
Few examples of such here:
http://www.uniontools.com/product.asp?Cid=1&Cat=6
Have FUN!
ashok said:
Far out! I didn't realize that stuff would be even considered for wine! Have you made it out of such veggies with success?!
Beetroot wine is fabulous. Great aroma and lovely red colour.
Can make it as strong as you want .
Rice wine is also very nice. But I add some green grapes also to give it a better flavour.
Strictly speaking you need yeast meant for brewing wine. That's hard for me to get . So I use normal bakers yeast ( comes in 30gm packets). The yeast affects the final aroma. But I have not had any problems. Maybe the proper yeast will give me a better flavour. In any case what I get is very good , so I am happy.
Cheers,
Ashok.
Can make it as strong as you want .
Rice wine is also very nice. But I add some green grapes also to give it a better flavour.
Strictly speaking you need yeast meant for brewing wine. That's hard for me to get . So I use normal bakers yeast ( comes in 30gm packets). The yeast affects the final aroma. But I have not had any problems. Maybe the proper yeast will give me a better flavour. In any case what I get is very good , so I am happy.
Cheers,
Ashok.
Cal Weldon said:
We have architecturals now, they seem to lack the requirement of vertical alignment (ugly results if done wrong on 3-tabbers, no?) since the tabs are random and consmetic. That's what I was thinking about. Then again, the 3-tabs are lighter and thinner I think. I'm pretty sure I've seen them in the area and that the wind will be outdone by the sun sticking them down around here...
classd4sure said:
Not this time. I already have 2 layers up there. I'd probably overload the trusses of this old tract-expansion house, and the new roof wouldn't last any longer than the current, supposed-young one.
Might look into a "roof ripper".
Some feature a fulcrum to fascilitate prying (else, use your steel toe under it), serrated edges are great for cutting and prying nails, stronger steel and construction than a typical spade will go a long way too.
Few examples of such *snip*...
Have FUN!
Thank you very much! I wasn't aware such tools existed. It almost makes it look easy compared to my expectations...
Oh, I'll have fun alright. I am beside myself with excitement about this future project...
I'm still not completely sure I'll be a DIY on this one. I'll probably at least strip and inspect, but I may then hire someone. Fortunately I've got a little time to think it over since it rarely rains here in the Mojave Desert.So, are you into class-D for full-range or just subs?
Any long handle spade will do. The one classd is describing is used more for tar and gravel roofs where there is more of a prying action and much more weight involved, but it would work well for shingles too.
Only problem is, you can't use it for regular work once the roofing is done.
Only problem is, you can't use it for regular work once the roofing is done.
On the other hand if the point of doing this yourself is some time away from the wife I'd say a few coolers and a spatula are in order.
If you don't get the fulcrum option you can still use it for whatever. My back is sore again just talking about this...
Yes I'm of the belief that class D is not just for subs anymore 🙂
Cheers,
Chris
If you don't get the fulcrum option you can still use it for whatever. My back is sore again just talking about this...
Yes I'm of the belief that class D is not just for subs anymore 🙂
Cheers,
Chris
ashok said:
I'll be darned! This bears some exploration (perhaps after my current audio and home-improvement goals are met 🙄 )...
Happy listening!
Cal Weldon said:
Well, I have never regretted the purchase of a tool... 😉
classd4sure said:
Well, I'll probably eventually debate you on the class-D thing in the appropriate forum... 😀
Gents; thanks for the advice on the re-roof. I'm probably going to procrastinate just a little longer, but It will be coming.
Cal; where'd the duck-avatar go?
By the way... GO BRUINS!!
(I was raised a New Englander!)
acoustixman said:
He had to duck off and head south.
This one is looking inside the mouth of an Altec A7. The driver is a Selenium WPU1507QCF.
Maybe ducky will be back in the summer when it's a little warmer
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