On October 13, 1999 10:31 AM, Mary Dierickx [SMTP:[log in to unmask]] wrote: > In a message dated 10/12/1999 4:26:21 PM Eastern Daylight Time, > [log in to unmask] writes: > << I assume coating a shingle roof is a stopgap measure to keep from a > more > thorough repair or treatment. >> > > Metal shingle roofs, unless copper, were meant to be painted. Why not > paint > it again? This is in my county, within the jurisdiction of the county commission. Apparently they are suffering from indeterminate leaks; it's an old railroad station. County preservation commission staff suspects it may just be the built-in gutters failing. Small town administrators who don't know how to properly manage an assessment. One estimate for total replacement is $200,000 from the total replacement people; a second opinion roofer is proposing a stop-gap of acrylic elastomeric for $14,000 until they can raise the money. Sigh. ____________________________________________________ Dan Becker, Exec. Dir., "Help me, Mr. Wizard! I don't Raleigh Historic want to be here anymore!" Districts Commission - Tooter the Turtle [log in to unmask]