COMMUNITY FORUM: ROOFING & SIDING

cedar shingle siding

In the last 2 weeks we have replaced the cedar shingles on the north and south side of our home. The look of the natural shingles is much more app...

over 5 years by 5slb6

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faux roofing tiles

I am trying to find a product that looks like clay roofing tile but is actually very lightweight, possibly fiberglass.

over 5 years by vanronald

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size of siding

I am getting my 30+ year old ranch sided with vinyl siding... I have the contractor signed but he gave me so many choices in size/color of siding. ...

over 5 years by 4kmac4

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Gutter pitch

I am going to need to pull off the gutters when I redo my roof as it needs new drip edge all around. In addition, the fools who installed the gutte...

over 5 years by ACD

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New Roof Leaks/Roofer Stole License

We need a professional opinion to a dilemma. Our bedroom ceiling leaked for years. The rain comes through a couple of spots on the ceiling and a...

over 5 years by mirrorlady

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Wood siding

can someone please tell me how to remove and repair the wood siding on my home. all i know is it is "bat and board", but i don't know what type or ...

over 5 years by JoeyAngie

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Ridge Vents???

I am currently in need of a roof... I ahve had roofers out to take a look at my home and have gottne mixed reviews. Some say i need a ridge vent ...

over 5 years by robert999

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Powerwashing cedar siding - please help!

Hi all, I need your help. I'm in need of repainting my house at this moment, and have had several bids. The latest company is convinced that yo...

over 5 years by OddBall

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ridge vent vs. turbines

I've read a number of posts on here about venting but didn't see the answer to my exact question. I have a 1950 house in Atlanta, GA. with no soff...

over 5 years by OddBall

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Shingles What is the difference between regular and architectural shingles?

I was just wondering what the difference is.

over 5 years by OddBall

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Technical name for this style of roof?

My wife and I are curious about the type of roofs shown in the Thomas Kincade "cottage" paintings. As best as I can describe it, the edge of the ro...

over 5 years by OddBall

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flat roof

I had a rubber roof installed but there are some seams that are not burned properly. How do i repair it properly

over 5 years by OddBall

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PITCHED ROOF

I need to find out how to figure the distance between front and back posts when doing a pitched roof with pre-fab metal roofing.

over 5 years by PKWWKP

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roof maintenance safety

I need to tighten and replace lost screws on metal roof. How can I safely move about on the metal surface?

over 5 years by bearnest

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881

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Rain Gutters

What is the practical value of rain gutters? My house is in the shape of a "U." The area between the arms of the "U" has been roofed over a...

over 5 years by glauster

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flat roof, which is best way to fix/replace

Just need to know what is the best route to take here. I have a flat roof on a house thats about 80 years old. Been putting down black tar like stu...

over 5 years by leslie88

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Asbestos Siding Replacement

Our house has very old asbestos slate type siding, painted at various times. We want to side the house with a concrete or cement siding product. ...

over 5 years by contractordoug

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cedar shake panels

I saw the Bob Villa video on Cedar Shake panels by Cedar Valley Shingle. Will these hold up in oceanfront huricane areas? If prefinished, what is t...

over 5 years by alsalter1

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