Thanks for the info. This is what I figured, I'm going to look into the pocket replacement. The frame inside seems ok, it has definately gotten wet but is not soft or rotted. I think I could sand it down to clean it up.
I also think this is clearly the result of the clogged gutter that went...
"It is not against the law, but in SOME areas there is a requiremnt that an owner cannot apply a third layer over two existing layers."
This is where I become a little confused, new york state law says the following:
Section R907.3 of the NY State Residential Code:
"New roof coverings...
I'm looking to purchase a house, my building inspector noted that there were three layers of roofing and suggested additional supports or trusses to the roof to help balance the load of the additional weight.
I'm just a regular consumer, not a contractor or roofer. Does anyone know, if I...