The skylight and chimney had been leaking for years. The problem got worse since the persistent rain for three weeks in early spring. As I surfed on the net for a reliable roofer, I found the pictures were convincing and the tag line stood out on Wooster Roofing. When the manager came, he was agile with the tall ladder and honest with his solutions. When I check the reference, the lady’s voice trembled with happiness. That was the turning point.
One dog day afternoon, his team showed up with the skylight. Although I tried to tell him where the leaks were, he said it was not necessary to come inside until he needed to know if the new one sat squarely on the opening. He promised that the new one would not leak with sheer confidence. A week later, it rained for four straight days and the walls were bone dry. What a pleasure!
One morning I rushed home from Boston to get more paint for the condo. To my pleasant surprise, the roofers were almost done with re-flashing and water-proofing the chimney. It looked so professional with the roof shingles lined up with the lead flashing. I gave them a check before the project was done. From now on I could sleep with a peace of mind.
The next day was the last day of the heat wave. I sweated like a pig as I painted my decks. If the roofers survived, I could too.
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