Helo hog hunting on the Texas costal plains

[txgunner00]

So what's first to go on the equipment exchange?

That's so wrong! LOL!

If I were closer I'd lend a hand. I've been "in the business" so to speak all my life. I'm a superintendent/ project manager for a general contractor now. If you can swing it, quality metal is worth it. Especially if you plan to be in that house or a while.

[LRRPF52]

I always thought gorilla glue and a bunch of GI Ponchos would do a nice job of keeping the rain out. What I really want to build with is this:





These structures were tested to Kommiefornia's earthquake standards by San Bernadino County Engineers. Their test equipment was destroyed in the process, while the SuperAdobe didn't budge an inch. It's very cheap too, with better thermal insulation than anything I've seen.

[LightningII]

Mine are just regular shingles (I'm not at all construction savvy), not the wooden ones. They are some kind of asphalt stuff. I've been reading a little bit ont he net about roofing, and they seem to warn about really long term shingle warranties. It seems the insurance companies are saying that shingles really only average out about 17 years on the typical house. It seems there are some class action lawsuits against some companies with big longevity promises. My house is 15 years old and they are pretty well toast after I actually went up there and looked at them. I know metal roofing is probably best, but I probably won't be able to afford that. I'll just have to see what kind of estimates I get and do the math from there. Home ownership really sucks sometimes!

metal roofing is pricey, but your insurance agent will likely give you a break because of fire and hail coverage. The metal roof also lasts about 50 years, so you won't be replacing it unless a tornado rips it off. take a hard look at your $$ investment against the savings over time. i've seen some metal roofs recently that look like conventional shingles, too.

[bwaites]

LRRPF, that makes 3 of us! (I know Variable has been looking at them too!)

http://www.monolithic.com/stories/curlew-keep

[Variable]

LRRPF, that makes 3 of us! (I know Variable has been looking at them too!)

http://www.monolithic.com/stories/curlew-keep

Yes! Check out Monolithic domes and posts by "1_BIG_BUNKER" over on Arfcom's survival forum.

Especially this thread: http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_10_17/6...ig_bunker.html

Some recent discussion here as well: http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_10_17/6...ker_Build.html

[Variable]

We went with lightweight concrete shingles -- in 1986 -- they are still there. The two leaks appear to have been the result of a 300+ lb plumber installing a rooftop solar water heater and the second the roofing contractor either neglected to mortar a ridgeline joint or the stuff fell out.

Almost any fireproof shingle will be heavier than the asphalt or wooden types, but well worth the effort if your house can handle the weight.

I'd have to read up about those to even comment.LOL. I'm about as ignorant as they come about roofing.

[Variable]

Sorry to hear that my friend! I too, have a "too steep to do it yourself" roof. 9-10 years ago we had a severe wind storm, and lost about 25% of the shingles which had been in place for less than 10 years on new construction, and the insurance company covered replacement minus a couple hundred bucks. We attempted bids from 5 companies, but only two were willing to do it, one of which specialized in steep pitch roofs. We actually went with them, and they did a great job. We haven't lost a shingle since, even in some 60-70 MPH storms.

We just had a new front porch added and I had the contractor check the job done back then. He was pretty happy with the shingles in place, and even decided to go with the same brand to use on the porch extension. He thought they should be good for another 10-15 years on our roof. That's fine by me!

Maybe a wind storm will blow mine off! Send me some wind!

[Variable]

metal roofing is pricey, but your insurance agent will likely give you a break because of fire and hail coverage. The metal roof also lasts about 50 years, so you won't be replacing it unless a tornado rips it off. take a hard look at your $$ investment against the savings over time. i've seen some metal roofs recently that look like conventional shingles, too.

Yes, if I can at all afford it, metal would probably be best.

[hm2 clark]

My next roof will be metal, even if I have to sell some guns or maybe a kidney to afford it.

[stokesrj]

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[txgunner00]

That's awesome! Can't wait to go again.

[LRRPF52]

We just need helo-mounted mini-guns from Dillon to make it fair for mankind's struggle against these mischevious beasts.

[txgunner00]

We just need helo-mounted mini-guns from Dillon to make it fair for mankind's struggle against these mischevious beasts.

There's a member from TX that recently joined here that was trying to make that happen at one time. He did go up in a Huey with a M60 earlier this year.