I was about to ask step 1 was missed. Step 1 where to hire Mexican. 🤣

Great question, we love the challenging feedback! Fiberboard can be nailed down if a deck is wood, as per the manufacturer. By choice, you can screw it down as well. You can probably also screw and glue it down. The question becomes how far do you really need to go. We've found cap nails to be the perfect balance between going overboard and quality workmanship! And we have a very low warranty rate %, and so the proof is in the pudding!

Ayyyyyyyyyyyy! Roger that!

Great question! To give very rough math, approximately $10,000. Flat roof warranties can vary, but on a residential house expect a labor and material warranty between 10-20 years! Given inflation, money savings of not needing further repair costs, and the increased resale value of the house - if you can afford it, especially with the peace of mind it comes with, do it!

Thank you for watching! But can't imagine replacing a roof like this by yourself! Hire a team! Professionals!

Thank you for watching!

Thank you Papa. You have an eye for quality !

This happens to every company but it's inexcusable. If you'd give us a second chance, our number is 718-414-6067

I was seriously considering these guys but now that I've seen your post and that they don't respect customers' times, I have to look elsewhere. : (

Thank you for watching! The benefits of a torch down roof but with the safety of cold-process adhesives instead of fire!

Thank you for watching! Haha

Thank you for watching! The FDNY made torch down illegal in NYC decades ago for safety. We've also replaced thousands of roofs and have few warranty calls. Based on that, they're doing their job!

insulated windows

How about removing the roof, and installing some batt fiberglass (fluffy pink) insulation in between the beams. And then you can add 2-4" of polyiso insulation board in addition. That should give you very strong heat retention in your bedroom.

Torch down is not allowed in NYC.

In NYC you can only torch over a concrete or metal substrate. Whenever wood is the decking material, torch down is illegal as per the FDNY!

A roof is best insulated between the rafter beams with fiberglass insulation (the pink fluffy stuff) - it gets the most R-value aka heat retention. However, you can install for example a 1" or 2" polyiso insulation board over the wood deck before installing the roof. That will give you some insulation above the deck.

Thank you for the feedback! Safety is important - we agree completely! On a flat roof, that has inside access, you do not need to scaffold the building. That would be an unnecessary expense for the property owner!

Great question. EPDM is a reliable material option for flat roofs aka "low-sloping" roofs. However, solely based on this information, without seeing your exact roof's details, we wouldn't be able to answer if it is the best roofing material option. General advice would be to explore several estimates, with reliable companies that have good ratings online and with the BBB and local consumer affairs, and to ask their representatives the exact questions you have. A good roofing company will necessarily have estimators that leave you feeling comfortable, including providing adequate answers to your questions.

I'm currently a roof inspector and I would tell you personally I would never put an EPDM roof on any roof. Is not reliable ordinable

@@jamesbowering8707 currently a roofing inspector, soon a cart pusher at wally world. You're just being stupid.

@@jamesbowering8707 I'm a licensed engineer that specs roofs. There's a building on Route 9 in Woodbridge NJ with a 40 year old EPDM roof. Done properly, EPDM is viable option.

Great question. It's property specific, but adequate ventilation is an important factor to consider!

Great comment! Several viewers have commented the same thing! Under NYC law and FDNY code, you cannot torch down a roof if the existing deck is wood. Because it could burn down the building! But our cold-applied system using adhesives works - and we guarantee and warranty that!

@@royalrenovatorsinc.5663 that's why you put down an 1.5 inch layer of mineral wool insulation first, then torch on that.

@@tanelpolts7257 Can't do torch down in NYC, period.

@@Loonypapa well that's braindead. As is not using PVC or some other thermoplastic in such case.

Great comment! Several viewers have commented the same thing! Under NYC law and FDNY code, you cannot torch down a roof if the existing deck is wood. Because it could burn down the building! But our cold-applied system using adhesives works - and we guarantee and warranty that!

Torch down roofing has been illegal in NYC for more than two decades.

Always ready for talent. Call 718-414-6067 - for free estimate

If you mention legal process, you have to ask a lawyer. As a construction company, we're not licensed to give legal advice.

legal process for what?... there is nothing wrong with painting a roof silver... it's a big help long term actually

@@notimportant3686 It only extends the life of the old roof maybe 5 years. It's a cheap move, especially if the consumer was told he was getting a new roof.

Thanks for the feedback and comment! Torch down is illegal under NY's FDNY fire department guidelines when the roof's deck is wood. Therefore a cold applied system, using adhesives, is the legal way. It's also covered under company and manufacturers warranties!

​@@royalrenovatorsinc.5663ah so thays the real reason because of insurance and warranties 😂

Haha you have high standards!

One that doesn't like its buildings catching fire.

I've been in the roofing industry for 3 decades. This video is one of the better ones on KZbin. If you're not going to remove the existing roofing, then that is a sh-- job.

100% ! Gracias Amigo

Most NYC roofs are way past their useful life and need replacement!

@@royalrenovatorsinc.5663 i think he means the new roof that was put on lol. nailing down fiberboard? a good wind storm could easily rip that right off

Agreed. We like to make our workers' lives easier with debris removal machines, ladder hoists to bring up material when possible, and back braces. A peel and stick base sheet is also better quality and the roof will last longer!

Lmao try it in Ontario and you’ll be out of business. We have a 4 million liability insurance so we can do that best type of flat roof which is torch down 180 FF base and torch to 250 TP cap and protect board and knowing and having a very experienced torcher flat roofer that knows all flat roof systems. You guys are a joke smearing on cement. Wait until ice amd snow sits and backs up finding the heat between the layers

@@royalrenovatorsinc.5663 NO you are not an experienced roofer at all

@@sevenhighclub2339 i agree, cold roofs are all garbage

Goodluck!

Thank you for the feedback, and we agree that site safety is absolutely crucial. While harnesses are used on pitched roofs, such as shingle roofs, this is a walkable flat roof. Nevertheless, in other ways fall risks are always taken into consideration with precautions taken.

Thank you for the kind words :)

Much appreciated! Attention to detail is everything in roofing

Can you clarify the question Judy?

SBS! It's more elastic and it doesn't crack! Also doesn't need to be painted with a silver coating so it's more maintenance free!

I would say approximately $15,000. But that depends on the height of the building and a few other factors

You'll need to schedule an estimate! Call 718-414-6067 (Royal)

How much for material to do this particular roof???

@@darylbeyersdorf7932 Definitely talking a few thousand, with prices going up each year. So be proactive and fix your roof early!

It’s a flat roof lol

Thank you for your feedback

@@seanl.levine5503 you saying you don’t need safety on a flat roof? Lol

The only way to know if the wood deck is rotted is after you Tearoff the old roof. You can spot holes in the deck, soft wood, etc. Some roofs look terrible but actually need no new plywood, some roofs look great and end up needing all new plywood.

To date, the only way to tell if the wood deck is rotted is to remove the old roof and inspect the deck!

When your foot goes through the plywood

Lol how the heck can you see if wood is rotten without tearing the top off?

Usually $10,000

@@seanl.levine5503, are you speaking from past work or you work for the company? Need roofing done and mines is close to that size so just want to get a ball park estimate

Yes the cost depends on the size of the roof, and other factors. But with prices going up each year, the sooner the better, so be proactive and get a free estimate 718-414-6067!

OSHA would have a field day with these guys

Relax Mr drama

Haha not that easy in NYC boss

Incredible right! In NYC time is money! We finish projects expediently for our customers

Generally square footage forms the basis of pricing, then additional difficulty factors are added into cost such as height of building and any other complications on the roof.

Yes! That's the main pricing factor

@@seanl.levine5503 o

There are some other factors like insulation under playwood

Check playwood, replace roten spots

Our guys can fly

@@royalrenovatorsinc.5663 😂😂

@@royalrenovatorsinc.5663 yup specially since no one is tied off near the perimeter, i guess new york osha laws are different 🤣.