it feels like I'm walking the plank on a pirate ship.
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2. "Gonna need a new roof before too long" In response to Reply # 0
I'm up there a few times a year - Christmas lights, gutter cleanings spring and fall, power washing in summer - and the section that gets the most sun is losing its grit. A few tiles are bare at the corners already. Not crispy crinkley, but getting there. Dreading having to replace it. Worst part is that as far as I can tell the rest of the roof is completely fine.
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3. "hmmm, my chimney doesnt have metal flashing where it meets the roof" In response to Reply # 2
pretty sure it should have it.
roof is prolly in the next 5 years tho...
hopefully
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4. "Basement flooded a couple weeks ago. " In response to Reply # 0
Our sump pump still works fine but there was just too much rain for it to handle. Did some checking and found that the sump pump the builders used when the house was built was a cheap model, so I'm gonna upgrade to something more powerful that can push more water out.
Besides that, small stuff. Need to get the sprinkler system winterized within the next month or so. I'm also noticing that the concrete step for the front porch is starting to sink into the ground a bit which is making the last step higher than it should be. Gotta see what we can do about that. Also to help prevent future flooding issues I need to add extensions to the gutter downspouts.
6. "new a/c couple months ago...." In response to Reply # 0
I'll absolutely be taking bids on having the driveway re-done this coming Spring. It was looking kinda shady this season...I figure this winter will put it out of it's misery, so it's time.
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8. "Gotta get a new driveway. " In response to Reply # 0
It's concrete with four quadrants. One of them is cracked and flaking.
dude said it was about 2k to fix. Or he could redo the whole driveway for 4400. Sheeit. At 2k a quadrants, that's a deal. Gonna get the whole thing done. ______________________________________________________________________________
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9. "just paid $250 for more freon in the A/C at the trap hous" In response to Reply # 0
It also needs a new roof. And new laminate flooring on ground floor. And carpet upstairs And the stairs need fixing cause they squeak really bad But that can be a security feature if you think about it
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