Roofing question??

Sounds to me like a big part of your problem is a poorly vented attic space. This shortens the life span of shingles and decking considerably. Had you acted when the HVAC told you about it (if it was at least a year ago), you might have bought yourself a few more years of life out of the existing roof. If you don't get the attic ventilation fixed, you WILL be replacing the roofing AGAIN, in about 7 to 8 years.

The fact that you can actually see plywood underneath the shingles disturbs me. There should have been a layer of felt (aka tar paper) between the shingles and the plywood.

A drip edge helps preserve the very edge of the roof decking, helping it to last longer.

If you'd had good ventilation, and felt under the shingles, you probably could have gotten by with just a repair to the damaged area. (Shingles might not have matched color-wise perfectly, but it would have been cheaper than a whole roof) Since we know youve had poor ventilation, what has happened, is the existing roof system has been cooked... literally, during the summer months. It's also been subject to moisture build up.

If this were my home, I'd do as the first contractor has suggested.

Check his references, I'm willing to bet he has happy customers.

Good Luck

Your question is difficult to answer without actually inspecting it. Are the shingles torn loose are just raised up a little at the edges? If not loose where they are nailed at the top of the shingle, they may flatten back down when the sun warms them enough. Is the plywood actually beginning to rot or just discolored? There should be a layer of tar-paper between the plywood and shingles. Is the roof leaking above the spot where the shingles are "warped"? If the roof is not leaking or if the leaks are minor, you can probably just repair the damage and get by for a while. I would check further before I put a new roof on a house only 8 years old. Good luck.

What kind of home did you buy and where is it warm or cool area. Either way 8 years is way to early to see that kind of wear for a roof that should have another 15-20 years left in it. Maybe some one got a deal and used new old shingles in the construction? Probably just cheap singles.

Go with guy #1 He shows that he cares and took the time to educate you.

Guy #2 is lazy and you could just see what the finished product would look like in your mind, Not to mention how the job would be run.

Get a few more estimites and see if guy # 1 will work with you on price.

short and sweet,contractor # 1 is right,contractor #2 is a complete jackass.Everything 1 said was correct,everything 2 didnt say AND do was completely wrong,what a lazy ***,binoculars,now ive heard it all.Btw,dripedge is an important factor in roofing,dont let anyone tell you its not important or not needed,use it,on ALL edges of your roof.My educated guess is that there are no soffit vents or ridge vent,therefore the hot air just rolls around inside your attic basically baking the shingles from the bottom side.Air flow in the attic and soffit compliment each other and are a neccessary evil,unless you want to replace your roof in another 10 years.

Wow with the house just eight years old ,someone did not do the job right the first time, that is for sure........contact the builder your roof is under a pro rated warranty.. this will help you to fix your new rood to some extent....(not labor but new shingles)

find out who installed the roof by the builder..

then definitely find out just what brand of shingles were used and report the roofer and builder to let them know to what standards were used to the shingle manufacture someone is liable for a bad job....(.I would start there first and foremost)

It may cost you some to do but it may be worth the cost and time....

Roofer number 1 would be a better choice in my best opinion

sounds like contractor 2 installed the roof in the first place and his thinking is as warped as your shingles. as a plumber i know leaks don't fix themselves and will be more expensive to repair as time goes by. i'd call 2 more guys hat sound like #1 and see where the prices go. and next time someone (hvac guy) makes a recomendation follow up on it

Sounds like contractor #1. Drip edges aren't necessary, but they help save the wood, especially in certain areas, but it wouldn't look right to just install them in certain places, and they are cheap anyway. If you can see wood and you have leaks, you obviously need repairs. Everything he said makes sense to me. Now all you have to do is make sure he doesn't overcharge you. You should 3 bids and choose the one that is slightly cheaper . A bid that's way cheaper is probably not for real.