Your bid question

In my area, per square: 30 year dimensionls-------------$117 felting 30lb.----------------- 20 tear off 1st layer-------------- 40 tear off...

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#2

Funny...I tried to post additional info providing answers to your question...but it must be programmed to weed out anything but praise for the stor...

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Tear-off shovel

You can buy a spade type shovel which has an angle plate on the bottom so that you have leverage. They're available at any roof supply house {op...

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That orange retailer....part2

A couple reasons people use them, and other well known retailers...like Se A roof CAN be your friend

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That orange retailer.........

Have no personal knowledge of THAT store's roof installation service....but the jobs I've run accross in the past, done by other BIG BOX stores, ha...

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Siding question

Although well-versed in roofing matters, I've only done some siding and soffits here or there. But am thinking on doing some in addition to the...

about 8 years by dodgeroof

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Your roof costs

The square footage of the structure will be smaller than the "squares" required to roof it. 1 "square" = 100 sq. ft. of roofing needed. The way...

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New ROOF??

Whatever you do, don't rely on one guy's word or recomendation. Also keep in mind that most roofers DO NOT repair leaks, in part because they do...

about 8 years by dodgeroof

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Your gutter question

Have not worked with, or seen that exact brand, but those type of gutter installs were commonly seen when I lived in northern California. Primarily...

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roof choices

I'd check out any of the "dimensional" asphalt shingles. They are available in numerous styles these days, are warranteed from 30 years all the wa...

about 8 years by dodgeroof

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Your flashing need

Evidently I misunderstood what you're talking about. Yes you could install a wall flashing against the wall. They typically sell a 4in. by 5in., ...

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YOUR porch leak

Coatings {as discussed in another recnet post}, are fine in their place, which is generally as a protecive measure for the surface of the metal OR ...

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That coating

I just base my opinions on the use of coaating on my experience with them. They don't offer that much more sealing protection than painting {regard...

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Flashing your metal roof

Without seeing it, I don't see any reason you couldn't install a steel edge flashing. If your roof is installed with screws, simply remove any scre...

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ventilation

You might see a reduction in cooling costs. Ridge vents will vent the attic more thoroughly, but only work as well as the amount of air intake you ...

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Creaking insulation

Another possibility allowing unusual draft into your attic could be open soffit{s}. Don't know the configuration of you roof, but if you have ...

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Creaking noises

No expert on creaking noises here....BUT, I wonder if it's possible that the roof attic itself could be vented {as it should be} and is building up...

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