First off, it's not the roofers fault. Second, you owe that man a bonus. That was above and beyond. I can't remember when I was skinny enough to do that.
yep same happens to our conduit if we run to close to the roof. NEC states no closer than 1.5 inches from a roof line.Great job young man Ive never witnessed anyone going in through the soffit, but now I know it can be done,
This just happened to me. What came first the line set or new roof. Line set wins roofer paying for a new 50 ft. line set installation and 9 lbs. of R22 Freon. Contractors are always responsible for any damage created to property during the scope of work. Secondly always be aware where the line sets are running before nailing, in my case it was a vaulted ceiling 20 ft. and down the wall outside clearly visible to a roofer. I know it sucks but that's why you fix your mistakes or your bonding company will.. That guy was awesome, thanks for the video.
We need more people like him. He also is a sider and skilled Tin Knocker to put the soffit back together. I do that stuff all the time because it’s my job
I was in that situation 3 years ago. Roofers punctered a nail in the lineset the installers ran. it was a 1500 dollar bill rooferes were gonna have to pay. However they got out of it because according to code. Any type of piping had to be 2 inches from the room due to possible nail puncter. And the lineset was against the roof sheathing
I was gunna comment on replacing that section and swedging both ends to make an easier repair but at the end that’s exactly what you did. Good work fellas. Must feel great having a great team
#1- I've been watching your videos for a long time and I've never seen anybody besides you in the videos. I almost felt like the installers didn't really exist. 😂 #2 - I did not know you could access an attic through the soffit. I am befuddled and bewildered. 🤣
As much as I usually can blame roofers many times, I agree the roofers are not to blame here. A homeowner with 3 condensers can afford to pay for the HVAC call. I do like that new soffit access panel!
I once had an electrician stab a screw through a liquid line because he hung the AC disconnect box with a 6” screw instead of a 1” that wouldn’t hit the lineset inside the wall.
I seriously wonder how that ladder did not slide down the wall. Just an extra two inches where the ladder feet was below the concrete slab would have been more stable. I am thankful it did not slide when the second guy mounted the ladder at the top.
"Another good one !! Why do I do this all day then come home and watch it ?? Gotta love it." I guess it's because we like what we do! Glad I am not a happy grocery bagger! I had one 2 yrs ago where the install company ran the track pipe for the furnace against the roof and the roofers popped the gas line! But the access was much better.
other side of the roof, suction line and a team of roofers laying and banging with air nailers? not a chance, either wearing ear plugs/headphones/buds or half deaf after 30 seconds. unless it happened to blast oil/liquid out through the roof. say the liquid line when on, they'd have known quickly as the roof looked like a fire breathing dragon blowing smoke clouds
I'll always remember almost completing a job and a guy complaining about safety and having to wait hours for harness. In the name of safety workers must drill extra holes in the roof 👍🏻
yeah, not good, either tie the bottom off back to the house, or park a vehicles/lawn tractor where it will rest against one of the wheels(rear wheel if using lawn tractor).
Ted, timely video! Just had a new roof put on 9/7 and 9/8 and on 9/9 my 23 year old Trane AC split system in the attic is leaking freon! I called two AC companies told me the system is old and need a new system! The project roofing manager said he wanted "to check my attic" for something and didn't say what he was checking. I'm going to check my split system in the attic to see if I find any roof nails.
Since it Cannot be Expected for the Roofers to be able to see on Opposite Side of the Substructure, this is Clearly the Mo-Ron that Installed Line Set, Fault. 🤪👎
stick 1x3 or 2x2 on bottom of rafter to hold line set "far" away from roofline. yeah I know nobody wants to go crawl in there and do that job. you'd need some thick metal to stop most air/gas/cordless nailer and heaven forbid it's against a rafter, and they replace a section of decking on opposite side. they may use a framing nailer that's capable of anchoring to steel/concrete. 🤣
This is how I know you are a good boss, most people complain about these kids and say they don’t want to work but also don’t want to pay them for their hard work or actually teach them stuff. It takes a lot of trust to let him get in there and do that repair. Not only that I bet he got a beer or something for his troubles.
Honestly, this application would be where the RLS/ Pro Press fittings would pay for itself. Would I use them all the time? No, but they do have there usages.
roofers roof they just bang nails.. on the outside.. The ac installer flabergasts me..its not like roofing nails got thru the sheeting to the insides..nuts
Here is South, FL the roofers will always blame the a/c guy for not keeping the lines at least 4 inches below the roof deck. I always ask the roofers... Is this your first day? lol
nothing should be that close to the roof underside, if it is, it's fair game for all to puncture... so the hvac installer is to blame or whomever "moved" the lines around post their install. IRL, install 1x3 or 2x2 strapping across bottom of rafter and fasten the line to it, far away from the roofline! it will save you and all future headaches. 😬
most reputable contractors would cover half of the repair cost, even thought it was fully the original or replacement HVAC installers fault for leaving it so close. now if it's newer construction with warranty, then grill the builders/installers. but needing a roof replaced, very likely not anywhere near new(unless hail/storm damaged)
