The roofers put a note on the front and back doors, telling us that they were going to put a new roof on the building. The notice also said that we would hear some humming sounds. LOL - There has been a lot more then just humming sounds going on. There's been a whole lot of pounding going on up there. My one cat is freaked out by the noise, he's hiding behind the couch, poor little guy. But overall, I can't complain. I'm glad the condo association that is in charge of this place, and who I and others living here have paid a lot of money to, are putting the money spent to good use.

psychodelicide said:

nanc you been dancing on the roof again to make them have to fix it lol retro

retrodude said:

I was "dancing on the ceiling" as Lionel Ritchie once sang.

Yowza! They're pounding right above my head now. Thank goodness for headphones. I've got music on to kind of block out the noise.

What type of new roofing ?

In the summer of 1987, they put a new roof on the apartment building I lived in. It was a total tear-off and redesign (going from a flat roof to a pitched one) - and they did it during the rainiest July on record in Madison. I lived on the top floor. One night, while I was at work, my bedroom ceiling caved in. I came home and the drywall was hanging down...water rushing into the room.

There were all kinds of problems after that - mildew, mold - you name it. I withheld my rent and finally managed to sublet a different apartment and get the hell out of there. They tried to come after me for the money. I told them, "Listen - my electric bills were higher because I had to run a dehumidifier and the air conditioner constantly to try and dry the place out. How about I pay the utilities, you forgive the rent, and I'll sign something releasing you from any further damage claims regarding my property?" They went for it - and I was out of there. Thank God.

Mach said:

I honestly have no idea.

Genesia said:

Sorry to hear that happened to you. That sounds awful!

A long time ago, I place where I used to work at had some roofing work done. It also was during a very rainy week during the summer. The workers foolishly forgot to cover the open areas on the roof with tarp, to keep the water out. As a result, we had a lot of water coming in, and some things got ruined.

You would think that these roofers would know what they're doing so that these things don't happen.

psychodelicide said:

I'd go out and ask

Mach said:

I would, but I guess I don't care to. I should care though, since I paid into the roof being replaced. I honestly don't know one roof from the other.

psychodelicide said:

i'm a need to know person ~ that plus just the chance to speak to one of the workers



one may be super sexy

Mach said:

True on the super sexy part. I saw the guys who were working on the roof earlier. I'm definitely too old for them - lol!!!

Okay, the booming and banging is getting to be a little bit much. Think I need to put my headphones on again, and listen to some music. It's a darn good thing I'm not hung over. The booming and banging would really be too much for me to handle.

psychodelicide said:

Sounds like they are filming a porn flick up there rather than putting up a new roof.

Sowhat said:

psychodelicide said:

I forgot to mention that when they did that roof tear-off way back when, I was down the first couple days with a summer virus - fever, bad headache, etc.

That whole episode was your basic shit storm.

Genesia said:

Oh man, that's for sure!

I just had an offer to have my roof pounded

Mach said:

I hope the offer was reasonable.







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Mach said:

Sowhat said:

I'm sure it was.

As of a little after 4:00, no more pounding. The job seems to be done now. Just hope there's no leaks in the roof when it rains.

psychodelicide said:

I'm sure they work 7 to 4. They'll be back tomorrow.

Genesia said:

They started about 9:00 today, and finished a little after 4:00. According to the note they put up on the doors to this building, it was only going to be a one-day job. Let's hope so.

psychodelicide said:

Must have been....she hasn't been back since!

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