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Post by Mango Man on Jun 19, 2024 14:56:49 GMT -5
The work started today after a prompt supply delivery yesterday. The crew showed (latinos) up and immediately went to work. These guys worked HARD and uninterrupted. Couldn't speak a lick of English except for 1 who was difficult.
I gave them some ice twice to load their cooler for cold drinks. As I watched these guys in this blistering sun they never lost focus nor drive.
It's amazing when you come from nothing, have nothing, what it does to a person.
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Post by Tarpon65 on Jun 19, 2024 15:03:32 GMT -5
Mango, are you replacing the roof because you really needed a new one, or because insurance said so? We were basically forced last year to replace ours due to being 17-18 years old, but no issues. Basically like everyone else is my guess.
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Post by Mango Man on Jun 19, 2024 15:29:31 GMT -5
Mango, are you replacing the roof because you really needed a new one, or because insurance said so? We were basically forced last year to replace ours due to being 17-18 years old, but no issues. Basically like everyone else is my guess. When we bought the house the roof (metal) had issues and was still under warranty. It was determined to be faulty and they would replace the metal roof. |
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Post by Tarpon65 on Jun 19, 2024 15:48:50 GMT -5
Mango, are you replacing the roof because you really needed a new one, or because insurance said so? We were basically forced last year to replace ours due to being 17-18 years old, but no issues. Basically like everyone else is my guess. When we bought the house the roof (metal) had issues and was still under warranty. It was determined to be faulty and they would replace the metal roof. Good for you. Our development is mostly asphalt shingles, but a couple metal roofs have been going up, and I like them. I would have considered it, but the wife was totally against it. |
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Post by Mango Man on Jun 19, 2024 15:54:18 GMT -5
After talking with the rep he said the metal roof would last 50 years, so, I think that will be more than enough on my time line.  |
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Post by stc1993 on Jun 19, 2024 17:44:44 GMT -5
I'll be happy with another 10. Don't want to get to old. I'm 69 and still in good shape.
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Post by richm on Jun 19, 2024 18:04:46 GMT -5
Good call.
I did metal in 2006. Diy, screw ever 9 inches.
Insurance has it listed for a 70% replacement cost for a long time to come. Smartest thing i have done.
Meanwhile dingbat next door keeps patching his 1992 3 tab roof. He likes to make deals and got took for 1/2 the insurance money for new roof. Goes w his 12 car junkyard pretty well.
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Post by madm002 on Jun 20, 2024 8:32:40 GMT -5
The work started today after a prompt supply delivery yesterday. The crew showed (latinos) up and immediately went to work. These guys worked HARD and uninterrupted. Couldn't speak a lick of English except for 1 who was difficult. I gave them some ice twice to load their cooler for cold drinks. As I watched these guys in this blistering sun they never lost focus nor drive. It's amazing when you come from nothing, have nothing, what it does to a person. Most of those guys around here are Honduran or Guatemalan. I just had a big paver job. They were there at 7.30 am and left at 5.30. 30 minutes for lunch. They are booked solid. They are living the American dream, have houses, vehicles, I was talking to them, they were really happy guys. |
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Post by gandy on Jun 20, 2024 9:00:40 GMT -5
I'd bet a shinny nickel they are motivated by piece work.
People work different when they are paid for what they do, not how long it takes.
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Post by Mango Man on Jun 20, 2024 12:01:29 GMT -5
I'd bet a shinny nickel they are motivated by piece work. People work different when they are paid for what they do, not how long it takes. Well there you young whippersnapper, this here older experienced person person will tell you he knows they're paid by the hour. BTW, I've seen people being paid piece meal who work just hard enough to pay their bills. Go figure.... |
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Post by gandy on Jun 20, 2024 12:26:53 GMT -5
Clear win. Come and get it.   |
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Post by madm002 on Jun 20, 2024 13:21:47 GMT -5
I'd bet a shinny nickel they are motivated by piece work. People work different when they are paid for what they do, not how long it takes. Due to their paperwork situations, they are usually a sub to the main contractor. The sub takes care of the worker bees. I will ask the owner, but I will bet they are paid by the square foot of pavers they put down, as that is how the primary contractor quotes. |
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Post by Mango Man on Jun 20, 2024 14:33:08 GMT -5
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