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Roof that has no decking

Thanks so much for the info, cda! I've got some good reading ahead of me. And yes, ICE, it does all sound insane. We researched these contractors before we went with them and people had nothing but good things to say about them. Our mortgage broker used them, a friend did as well, a friend's boss did, etc... It was apparently the perfect storm though. The dad is trying to turn the business over to the son (unbeknownst to us). So the person doing most of the work at the site was fairly new at it AND, seems like the best part, all the county inspectors bailed on their jobs at once and there was one inspector left for the entire county and she was brand new at her job too. Lucky us. But I do appreciate what you wrote. I was not interested in hiring an attorney because I've seen a family member take a real downward turn in their life because of a lawsuit. I'm beginning to open up to the idea now.
 
Can somebody give me a link to the pro panel product. Even better..an ESR.
 
Like I said, it's locally manufactured and their's nothing on their website so I need to call them tomorrow to see if they can email it to me. I'll send it over when I get it.
 
ICE said:
Can somebody give me a link to the pro panel product. Even better..an ESR.
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Might depend on a house or pole barn

In the old days didn’t they install wood shakes on open roof??

My house, I would want the barrier


but one maker;;;




GENERAL
Metal Sales’ panels are designed to be installed over open framing and/or directly over a wood substrate (minimum 5/8”) with 30# felt moisture barrier (or an Ice and Water Shield when required by Local Building Codes).
Always check with local building codes prior to all installations for any additional requirements that may be specific to your area.
Galvanized and Galvalume panels should not be in contact with, or subject to, water runoff from copper, lead, or uncoated steel materials.
Condensate water from air conditioning units typically contains dissolved copper. This condensate should be discharged through a plastic pipe extended beyond the edge of the roof.


https://images.homedepot-static.com/catalog/pdfImages/71/71b536d5-7179-4b4b-82e2-bd8e755c9e00.pdf
 
homeowner411 said:
It's a custom home. Hoping things end up okay in this situation. It's been fairly stressful. Thanks input. Sometimes it helps to bounce things off other people just for a sanity check. I'm not in the business of building homes but none of this seems right.

It's a custom home.

That's exactly what we're worried about...if we're having this much trouble right from the get go, it's going to be a huge issue later on.
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Was this a design/build custom?
 
Thanks for all the input everyone! As an update, the builder emailed us just a couple of hours ago to tell us they are contracting out the fix to a roofing company. It's a local company that is very well known and respected in our town and who, if we had to take this to court, we were going to explore how we could have these roofers do the work and have the contractors cover the cost because we know these guys will do it right. I might actually get some sleep tonight.
 
homeowner411 said:
Thanks for all the input everyone! As an update, the builder emailed us just a couple of hours ago to tell us they are contracting out the fix to a roofing company. It's a local company that is very well known and respected in our town and who, if we had to take this to court, we were going to explore how we could have these roofers do the work and have the contractors cover the cost because we know these guys will do it right. I might actually get some sleep tonight.
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Are you getting decking??

Plus if you have had wet walls, more than likely you need a mold check
 
Yes, we will be sure it's decked...can't let that not happen knowing what I know now. And this morning I had set up an appointment with an inspector for this Wednesday. I'm keeping that appointment. No way am I letting them get away with not repairing the water damage/any mold issues that may have cropped up. This isn't over, but at least I feel like they're taking us seriously now! This inspector is good too, he will not let anything slip by...it's relief to feel like we don't have to figure all of this out ourselves. All of the input you all shared really helped me get my head on straight.
 
homeowner411 said:
Yes, we will be sure it's decked...can't let that not happen knowing what I know now. And this morning I had set up an appointment with an inspector for this Wednesday. I'm keeping that appointment. No way am I letting them get away with not repairing the water damage/any mold issues that may have cropped up. This isn't over, but at least I feel like they're taking us seriously now! This inspector is good too, he will not let anything slip by...it's relief to feel like we don't have to figure all of this out ourselves. All of the input you all shared really helped me get my head on straight.
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Yep good to hear.

I am not sure I would ever want to have a house build. Especially now a days, the way houses are built.


On the de roof and reroof take thousands of pictures!!!

Love digital!!
 
Will definitely share some pictures! I'm feeling optimistic that I'll be able to share something that is satisfying to witness.
 
I still don't know what roofing material was installed. Did you get an ICC Es Report #. You were all thrilled with the original contractor and now you're thrilled with another contractor.
 
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Okay late to the party. Contractors are required to be licensed in NM. Before you
let anyone work on it besides the contractor be sure to see a contract between
the two. If the second contractor works on it, he take responsibility for the work
and the original contractor is off the hook. YOU DON'T WANT THAT. You
should contact Construction Industries Division. http://www.rld.state.nm.us/.

If under warranty, the home builder is still legally require to make it right.
Document everything and take many pictures, so if you do end up in court,
you have something to work with. NM is on the 2015 Codes with state
amendments. http://164.64.110.134/nmac/title14.

The State is slow, but can be helpful if you file a complaint on the contractor
they can leverage their license to get them to comply if they want to keep
building. Good luck.

On a side note, the final inspection of the house must not have looked in
the attic to check for the insulation. If they had, someone should have
noticed at least no underlayment. Even metal buildings that are going to
be conditioned require insulation and moisture barriers.
 
I think the best you can do is to find an ICC Es report for the material that was installed on your house.
 
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