Notification to your neighbors Out of courtesy and as a good neighbor you should inform both of your neighbors of your upcoming re-roofing project. Protection of GOM common ground Ensure your contractor understands the requirement to lay down plywood on your drive if a heavy dumpster is going to be utilized. He should also protect all shrubs and grassy areas during the re-roofing process. Preparation of Atrium If your villa has an atrium this is a good time to remove the screen over the atrium and temporarily remove the aluminum square channel used to attach your screen. Ask your roofing contractor if this is included in the contract. Usually the contract requires that he install all new flashing. It is probably your responsibility to install new screening material after the new flashing roofing is complete. It is also recommended that the 4” x 4” cedar beams in your atrium be permanently removed as they serve no structural purpose and create an area for resting water to rot the adjoining fascia. Pool Cage If you are planning to have a new pool cage installed, this is the time to have the old pool cage and gutters removed. This will allow the roofer to inspect and replace any rotted cedar fascia in the pool area. Ensure that the pool and pool area will be covered prior to the roofer beginning work. Protection of your adjoining neighbor’s pool cage should also be part of the contract. Removal of existing tile Prior to a contractor beginning this process, ensure that he has covered all plantings. It is a good idea to have the contractor place plywood panels on the driveway to insure that none of the tiles on the driveway are cracked from the trucks, dumpster or front end loader. Removal of existing building felt/tar paper This process requires the removal of all the existing underlayment right down to the plywood. At this point the contractor will be able to advise you on how many sheets of plywood will have to be replaced due to water leaks and or rotting. There is usually an additional charge per plywood. Heed his recommendations but it is good to verify. In some cases you may be able to see the dark staining from in the attic which is a sign of water damaged plywood decking. During this removal process there will be hundreds of old nails being removed. Inevitably, some nails will fall on the ground. Tarps will collect the majority but the contractor should also pass by the perimeter of your villa with a large mobile magnetic collector. Installation of new plywood decking All plywood should conform to local building codes and be nailed according to these codes. If some areas of your decking require replacement due to water leakage this is generally an additional cost. Ask your contractor about this additional cost. Installation of new roof vents, dryer vents, and exhaust fan vents Many of our homeowners have installed larger roof vents and in some cases they have installed four rather than two. Driving around the Glen Oaks Manor complex, one can see the various vents utilized. Some roofers use the new low profile vents made by O’Hagen. These roof vents offer less resistance during a hurricane and provide the same or more ventilation. Installing these roof vents would require removal of your existing roof vents and replacing the decking in the decking in that area. Check which type of vents the roofing contractor uses. Fascia This is the time to check if any cedar fascia has rotted. It is worth the extra expense to have the roofer replace any rotted fascia. Only cedar wood should be used on fascia. Ask your contractor about the condition of your existing fascia and have them provide you with an approximate additional cost for this work. NOTE; Cedar is a very expensive wood. Ask your contractor if he is painting the new fascia the approved Gambrel Dark Brown. Flashing Your roofer should install all new flashing along the lower edge of your entire roof. If you have an atrium it is also suggested to have your roofer install an aluminum water diverter above your atrium after the tiles have been installed. This will reduce the cascading water onto your sliding windows during heavy rains. Some roofers have laid the underlayment directly over the atrium aluminum screen framing in order to save time and cost. This is not a good roofing practice. Installation of crickets The original roof designs had what are called “dead valleys” in the back portion where your villa adjoins your back neighbor’s villas. There was no pitch which caused water to stand in this area. Standing water will always create a problem. Crickets are triangular pieces of plywood decking that are placed between your roofing section and your adjoining neighbor’s villas on the back side. This provides a pitch for water to run off to your gutters. This should be a requirement in your roofing contract. Applying the roof underlayment Though many homeowners may not know anything about roof underlayment, it is a crucial part of every roofing system. The underlayment goes directly over the roof deck, providing a waterproof barrier between your plywood decking and your new cement tiles It is no longer an accepted practice to use “hot mop” tar as an underlayment. There are several “peel and stick” underlayment products available to roofers. Your roof deck should be thoroughly cleaned and swept so that it is free of any dust or small debris prior to applying the underlayment. Inquire which underlayment product he uses. Some of the recommended products are: • Titanium PSU30 by Owens Corning • Weatherwatch-Mineral-Surface Leak Barrier by GAF • Stormguard Film Surfaced Leak-Barrier by GAF • Grace Ice and Water hield • Wibd and Water Seal by MFM • Grace Ultra Butyl Underlayment • IB3 Stormstopper by MFM • Plystick Plus by Epilay Some contractors apply the peel-and-stick underlayment using a weighted roller very similar to those used to lay large areas of sod grass. This is not a requirement but my personal opinion is that this method ensures a uniform adhesion to your decking-free of any air bubbles. Application of polyurethane foam adhesive Like the underlayment, there are several brands of foam adhesive products to choose from. Contractor’s Workmen’s Compensation and Florida License Your roofing contractor should have both workmen]s compensation and a Florida Roofer’ license. Installation of new roofing tiles The new Glen Oaks Manor approved tile is: Crown Roofing Signature Series, Windsor Shake, Irchwood AWLSSC015 Crown Roofing, Barkwood AWKCU23 Eagle Tile: Profile Belair: 4502 Arcadia Canyon Brown, Smooth. Roofing Contractor’s Guarantee/Warranty Check if your contractor’s statement includes a “prorated or limited” warranty. If it is a limited or prorated warranty this could mean that in case of defects or water leakage you would be compensated at a reduced amount according to how many years have passed since the reroof installation. A roofing contractor usually guarantees the work for a period of 10-15 years for any defects or leakage. In addition your underlayment has its own product warranty. This warranty generally covers any defect of the product during a specific warranty time period. It is wise to read these three warranties/guarantees prior to signing a contract. These may vary from one contract to another. Prior to completion Inform your contractor that you want all excess tiles so that you can have a reserve of extra tiles in case of any future leak to your roof. It is wise to keep between 15 and 20 extra tiles and place them in your attic. Any additional tiles might be used by the Glen Oaks Manor for other residents in need of tiles. Compensation for damage If you experience any water leakage during the warranty period, inquire about what is covered i.e. repainting and/or retexturing any interior water damage. Ensure this is specifically stated in the contract.​ Burt Gloor Villa 153