[macguy]

Originally Posted by LingLing

I actually know where to buy everything (screen door, material and screws). I know it probably only costs me around $~300 and I know the place I buy material from will give me a good instruction (Russell Home Improvement). But I don't know anyone who can install it. I don't want to put a lot of holes in our wall and the door won't stay. Well, I have three estimates and they run pretty close to each other so I chose the one I know has done a good job with my neighbors. If not, I have to find a good handyman (another challenge . and another price negotiation.) to install it. I also know that there is a good chance I may be able to install it without any problem. But what if there will be a problem...Well, as everything else in life who knows...

You are talking $800.00 in labor to hang a door? I can almost get an engine rebuilt for that. What does this guy want to make an hour $250.00? You just say no, and do without before you allow yourself to be $crewed like that.

[tallrick]

My parent's Jalousie door disintegrated, but I liked it so I rebuilt it to my standards. Steel frame, 6 inch steel Channel door jamb, with 1 1/2 door stop screwed on. 18 gauge galvanized outside and inside. Steel bars inside door, and replaced jalousies with Lexan. Looks just like the classic but can be hit with a bowling ball (my way of testing). Even installed electronic lock for convenience. Total cost of materials in 2002, 120.00. Labor, one day to build door, 3 hours to install. I just ripped the old door and frame out, termite and all. Bolted frame to blocks with J-bolts and filled the void between frame and wall with concrete. No more sagging door, no more leaks and no more CLANK when it closes. Best of all NO MORE WOOD! I built them a new front door and garage door as well.

[riveree]

I knew these roofing changes were supposed to be coming, but I really did not understand they would be this extensive.

I just got a quote 2 weeks ago for reroofing my older home, but decided to hold off since we're considering adding an addition onto the house......I figured I could leave the roof as is for another year if need be.

Now I feel really stupid. My roofer told me it would cost more later once the changes take place, but did not go into detail about the specifics of the changes.

Had I known there would be possible structural changes needed, I would have thrown a roof on. The house is 60 years old, I can only imagine what they're going to make me do if this goes through.

These legislators all must be multi-millionaires because they seem to think the money stream is endless .

[macguy]

Originally Posted by riveree

I knew these roofing changes were supposed to be coming, but I really did not understand they would be this extensive.

I just got a quote 2 weeks ago for reroofing my older home, but decided to hold off since we're considering adding an addition onto the house......I figured I could leave the roof as is for another year if need be.

Now I feel really stupid. My roofer told me it would cost more later once the changes take place, but did not go into detail about the specifics of the changes.

Had I known there would be possible structural changes needed, I would have thrown a roof on. The house is 60 years old, I can only imagine what they're going to make me do if this goes through.

These legislators all must be multi-millionaires because they seem to think the money stream is endless .

From the way I read it it is one of the new laws that went into effect on Oct 1st. It's already the law now I believe.

[tallrick]

Originally Posted by riveree

These legislators all must be multi-millionaires because they seem to think the money stream is endless .

For them it is!

[riveree]

Originally Posted by macguy

From the way I read it it is one of the new laws that went into effect on Oct 1st. It's already the law now I believe.

So it is already?

Well color me stupid, I should have pulled the permit . This recent rain we're having in Jax has shown me that no, I cannot wait to re-roof .

I'm calling my guy on Monday, wish me luck.

[riveree]

Originally Posted by tallrick

For them it is!

That's got the be the case, right?? They all have large trust funds and legislate for "fun" ? How else could they think they can make these drastic changes and not disrupt people's plans?

I don't know about anyone else, but when it comes to old houses, my long-term plans are often very long-term . One update creates a domino effect for other updates - it's not like a newer home.

I guess I just have to deal with it, what else can you do, right ?

[tallrick]

If they make it too difficult I will do the job like I always do, a piece at a time, no permit. Looks original, nothing they can do about it.

[triton1]

couldn't one just get a permit and re surface a bad roof himself if he is experienced?

[Cougar31]

if cost keeps on going high...one word: Outsourcing!