uni2009 Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 (edited) I'm new to this forum and I just read two posts regarding bad home builders. I start to think of my house. (Actually I am going to move in this house next month.) It was built in 1975. It has a flat roof. The previous owner apparently experienced leaking problems. I can not find out which builder built this house on any documentation. Could anyone tell me how I can find out this information? Thank you in advance! Edited January 4, 2009 by uni2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 i hope you got a really good deal. sounds like you'll be spending some money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BryanS Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 (edited) I'd also be interested in tracking down the builder of my 1980 home. I'd like to have a few words... EDIT: If you look at the deed restrictions... there may be some reference in there. In mine, there is reference to "Friendswood Development Company" ... but they sub contracted the work to who knows TBD builder... Edited January 4, 2009 by BryanS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uni2009 Posted January 4, 2009 Author Share Posted January 4, 2009 (edited) i hope you got a really good deal. sounds like you'll be spending some money I'm not sure if it is a good deal. The elementary school is my primary concern while looking for a house. Edited February 14, 2009 by uni2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BryanS Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 I'm not sure if it is a good deal. This is the house. The sold price is around $375K. The elementary school is my primary concern while looking for a house. This house is zoned in WestU Elementary. What do you think of this deal? I love the extremely uninviting/private front elevation. My home is very similar... And I also bought it, because it was zoned for certain schools down here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasVines Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 flat roof with a vaulted ceiling.....odddid you get the dog in photo # 13I like the greenery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uni2009 Posted January 4, 2009 Author Share Posted January 4, 2009 flat roof with a vaulted ceiling.....odddid you get the dog in photo # 13I like the greeneryActually, the roof type is Composition Shingle/Flat Roof. Dog is not included in the sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasVines Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Dog is not included in the sale. looks like a nice place.....you got a bad deal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BryanS Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 where is the flat roof part? Looks like you have sloped roofs, in many parts of the house... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uni2009 Posted January 5, 2009 Author Share Posted January 5, 2009 where is the flat roof part? Looks like you have sloped roofs, in many parts of the house...The living room and the garage are on the front. They are covered by shingles/sloped roofs. The other parts of the house are covered by flat roof. According to the seller's disclosure notice, the flat roof is 3 years old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Yeah, you can see the flat roof from aerial maps - what are those tanks for next door? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uni2009 Posted January 5, 2009 Author Share Posted January 5, 2009 Yeah, you can see the flat roof from aerial maps - what are those tanks for next door?Those two tanks are water storage tanks for the city of Southside place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Actually, the roof type is Composition Shingle/Flat Roof.is the flat part composition? if so you have a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uni2009 Posted January 5, 2009 Author Share Posted January 5, 2009 (edited) is the flat part composition? if so you have a problem.Could you please tell me more? Will it cause a lot of trouble in the future? Will it cost me a lot of money to fix it?I'm not sure if the flat part is composition. I know from the seller that the flat roof is 3 years old. Here is the description from my inspection report:Asphalt shingles inspected from the edge with a ladder.Part of the roof is a gable/hip construction and was covered with laminated granule surface composition shingles. Roof material is fastened down with nails. This structure as viewed from the attic area indicated 2x6 rafters which spaced 24 inches on center with a major ridge of 2x8.Shingles were intact and revealed no significant granule deterioration, missing, warping, cracking, loosing or other premature deterioration. Part of roof (in bedroom area) is built-up roof, which is in good condition on the time of this inspection.In the seller's disclosure notice, the seller checked "NO" for the following statement:Is there an overlay roof covering on the property (shingles or roof covering placed over existing shingles or roof covering)? Edited January 5, 2009 by uni2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BryanS Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 The living room and the garage are on the front. They are covered by shingles/sloped roofs. The other parts of the house are covered by flat roof. According to the seller's disclosure notice, the flat roof is 3 years old. Minimum slope for a shingle roof is 3:12, although, I don't like less than 4:12. For a metal roof, 1:12. Not sure why you need to contact or locate the builder. In my case, I don't what them any where near my home as I am having to correct a number of errors and problems they left for me. Those bast _ _ ds. Screwball. For your flat roof... in the 50's, these used to be tar and gravel. And then 4-foot rolls of "sheet shingles" ... like tar paper, but one continuous roll of shingle looking roofing surface. Also used tar to seal areas around vent openings and other roof openings. That can leak. Problems and more problems with leaks. I noticed... on a unit next door to the one I was looking to buy in Montrose, of a flat roofing surface called "duro-last." It appeared to finally be the solution for flat roofing... you may want to look into it. See attachment for info. A picture of the labeling on the roof, in the good unit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BryanS Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Part of roof (in bedroom area) is built-up roof, which is in good condition on the time of this inspection.The slope of this roof will tell you what you can do with it. If it is 1:12, or greater... you can do metal... If it is less than that... and "flat" ... then look for a duro-last like solution vs. tar, gravel, or sheet shingling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missjanel Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Have you tried the HOA? They may have records on file going back to the original builder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uni2009 Posted January 5, 2009 Author Share Posted January 5, 2009 Minimum slope for a shingle roof is 3:12, although, I don't like less than 4:12. For a metal roof, 1:12. Not sure why you need to contact or locate the builder. In my case, I don't what them any where near my home as I am having to correct a number of errors and problems they left for me. Those bast _ _ ds. Screwball.For your flat roof... in the 50's, these used to be tar and gravel. And then 4-foot rolls of "sheet shingles" ... like tar paper, but one continuous roll of shingle looking roofing surface. Also used tar to seal areas around vent openings and other roof openings. That can leak. Problems and more problems with leaks.I noticed... on a unit next door to the one I was looking to buy in Montrose, of a flat roofing surface called "duro-last." It appeared to finally be the solution for flat roofing... you may want to look into it. See attachment for info. A picture of the labeling on the roof, in the good unit.Thank you very much for the information! I will research on the "Duro-Last" roof this evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BryanS Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Thank you very much for the information! I will research on the "Duro-Last" roof this evening.No problem. For the record, I'm not pushing duro-last - but that kind of roofing system (duro-last and its generic knock-offs), for flat roofs. The roof jacks and seams are "welded" / glued in such a fashion that appears to be much better than typical flat roofing material and appears to be much less conducive to leaking. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longhornguy Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 is the flat part composition? if so you have a problem. Awesome thought-provoking analysis! I'm sure the owner of the post is very grateful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Awesome thought-provoking analysis! I'm sure the owner of the post is very grateful. providing a detailed analysis for the unaware is sometimes overwhelming. at least he/she knows what to look for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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