398 - DIY

Oh my goodness, I cried when they finally did my roof. I guess I imagined what would be done and how it would be. It was not what was actually done. It was just a lay these things over the current roof and torch it down to seal it.

I though they were going to rip up everything and leave what was there that was structural. Boy I was wrong. I really thought I was going to see right through into the unit below because thats what i would have done. Whether my way would have been the right way or not is another question.

So they didnt take anything off other than my nice wooden deck off of the top of the flat roof. It was in good shape and was there so my feet dont burn in the summer time when the sun beats down on it. They took it away and that made me sad.

They also took the railing away. I didnt realize that they were going to do that but they took it away and well now I have to pay extra to have a railing put in. Oh AND did I mention that they arent even going to buy new wood? So that makes me sad.

At the point I was running on empty. My nerves were shot and I just didnt care anymore. I just wanted something to be done and I wanted it over. I dont imagine i will enjoy that deck as much as I did before.

I did cry because I honestly think I could have done a better job with the help of a friend who knows about roofs. It wouldnt have cost me as much as it did and I would know that it would have been done right.

The only reason I didnt do it myself was the fact that Im not a roofer and should there ever be a leak it would be myself that would be responsible. Not to say that anything would have happened if I did the work but the 'What if' question popped up in my head. So i went with the safer option which now I am regretting.

Its too late to do anything about it and I cant turn back time so all I can do now is to try to forget the whole negative ordeal and make positive things happen out in that area.

In some cases, not all... if you want something done right, do it yourself.