Roofer Regurgitation

OK - this represents more cleaning out of my notebook.  I'll simply transcribe some notes I made about the reroof:

I went into excruciating detail about the reroof to get it out of my system. (Still isn't because there is no final resolution yet on the ridge vent and roof penetrations.  I'll post that when it happens.)

I only showed the roofer the photos of the short, uncovered section of the ridge vent (well, it's covered with shingles but the VentSure is missing) to justify extending the VentSure to the north edge of the roof.  He had offered to do that any way but until I saw the uncovered section, I didn't think it justified the extra work and time on his part.

When he came out last Friday, he offered to test the roof penetrations for water-tightness by running a hose on the roof.  I declined. Wind driven rain or snow and drenching, long rains give a truer real world test. 

I now have a new chore - check for roof leaks after each precipitation event.

Here's some thoughts on what I'll tell people who ask me about the new roof:

I wouldn't use the roofer again or recommend him to anyone.  While it was not a complete horror story, there were some issues of concern that we raised with him after paying him off completely  and he showed lack of respect toward us.  I would say he doesn't have good customer relation skills.