Remember that 10% contingency....

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Remember that 10% contingency.... Oct 18, 2021 8:56:47 GMT -5

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Post by simpsongal on Oct 18, 2021 8:56:47 GMT -5

Might want to allot even more. Our contractor was working to install out new bathroom fan and re-duct our dryer. He found concerning dry rot in the trusses of our roof.

We spent over $15K 8 years ago for a new roof w/proper ventilation, etc. He said the ridge vent is too small and it's not properly venting. There's a leak in one of the roof pipes too and the plywood needs to be replacing, other plywood needs attention too.

So I'm STEAMING mad at this roofing company right now. I'm waiting on a call for them to send someone out. I'm sure they won't take any responsibility for the truss issues, though I can't help but wonder if poor ventilation contributed.

I still need to pick tile, but between this issue and the joists this is over $7K in unexpected structural costs.

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aprilsails Senior Member Posts: 9,176 Likes: 7,482	Remember that 10% contingency.... Oct 18, 2021 9:01:41 GMT -5 via mobile simpsongal likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by aprilsails on Oct 18, 2021 9:01:41 GMT -5 Ouch simpsongal. I’m so sorry. That is really awful.
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Susie Elder Posts: 21,453 Likes: 23,869	Remember that 10% contingency.... Oct 18, 2021 9:42:58 GMT -5 simpsongal likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Susie on Oct 18, 2021 9:42:58 GMT -5 Oh man, that's brutal. I'm sorry. I can empathize after selling our house, with unfortunate finds related to bathroom fans!
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RockNVoll Moderator Mod for Boston Board Posts: 16,531 Likes: 11,162	Remember that 10% contingency.... Oct 18, 2021 20:16:24 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by RockNVoll on Oct 18, 2021 20:16:24 GMT -5 Ugh, that really sucks, I'm so sorry.
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woowoo Full Member Posts: 1,811 Likes: 3,369	Remember that 10% contingency.... Oct 19, 2021 10:44:18 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by woowoo on Oct 19, 2021 10:44:18 GMT -5 Ugh....what a nightmare.
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boiler717 Moderator Posts: 13,491 Likes: 11,848	Remember that 10% contingency.... Oct 19, 2021 12:33:02 GMT -5 via Tapatalk Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by boiler717 on Oct 19, 2021 12:33:02 GMT -5 So frustrating when this happens.
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libbygrl109 Full Member Posts: 4,116 Likes: 3,877	Remember that 10% contingency.... Oct 23, 2021 20:51:41 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by libbygrl109 on Oct 23, 2021 20:51:41 GMT -5 Oh, that is so awful.
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Remember that 10% contingency....

Post by simpsongal on Oct 18, 2021 8:56:47 GMT -5

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