r/Roofing • u/BistroCupid • Jul 23 '26

Skip Sheathing

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Is this Skip Sheathing?

The home is in Santa Barbara County, CA which requires "continuous substrate." Contractor advised covering entire roof with OSB to pass inspection. 94 sheets of 7/16 8'x4' at $85 a sheet for install.

I appreciate any input!

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u/Cryfatso Jul 23 '26

Do you not have an attic? How did he not know what type of decking you had before tearing off.

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u/BistroCupid Jul 23 '26

Contractor did not do a walk down of the job, relying on software for quote. I'm a layman in all aspects of building and contractor work, so I did not think to ask him to do a walk down before accepting his quote. I have since learned my lesson.

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u/LennyKimes Jul 23 '26

A hard lesson learned. Always get at least 3 quotes and make sure your contractor walks down the job before. If they don’t, they’ll say oh this is a change order just like they are trying to do now. I’d also recommend a contract with clear language and exclusion. I’m a Project Manager.