Ice protection: after the fact....
An "ice&water type membrane"....along with extra wide edge flashing treatment, can be done by someone who knows how to dismantle areas or partial sections ...
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grey shakes
Cedar shingles will turn grey, although ones which get no direct sun will take longer to do so. New cedar left in the sun will turn in a year or so, while oth...
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About those shakes....
The sq. footage of the roof will be substantialy larger than the house area due to the overhangs, pitch, etc.....that is, IF yours is a 1 story. Roof replaceme...
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One more time....
One more thought.... IF you should ever come to the decision to have a new roof installed, make sure you don't fall into the "trap" I've seen numerous folks fa...
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That "old" leaking tile roof.
The key to installing any pitched roof in a leak-free manner nearly always comes down to the flashing work. Whether it's concrete tile, asphalt shingle, shakes,...
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Velux
If you are interested in the Velux warrantee...either maintaining it, or obtaing it, they need to be done/flashed in the exact manner Velux prescribes...otherwise...
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Whern bilding.......
When BILDING something, anything, whether remodeling, adding on, or new construction, one thing homeowners should keep in mind are the differences between the ...
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If money is the most important issue ...........
If the OSB works for YOU, hack away with it. When I need a bit more structural integrity on surfaces I'm working on, I prefer the field proven PLYWOOD. Besides, ...
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Pressure washing those shingles...
Powerwashing cedar can be done, if done with care. Because you can also easly blow the wood apart with that much pressure. The trick is to start off a distancve f...
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So it is
All I can say after THAT is Duh! A roof CAN be your "friend"...rather than "that thing you hate".
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Congrats on your decision.
There's always a better way....better materials, more redundancies that can be built in, more expenses that can be charged, including even more ventilation....I m...
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Venting of the brain...
As has been revealed through articles in a number of trade publications, there is, right now, debate as to how much ventilation, what kind, how benificial it is d...
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OSBS
My "ignorance" is based on working with plywood, OSB, and the older solid deckings. Now really...no reasopn to get personal, stemming from some complex. OSB m...
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Roofer #1...COME ON DOWN!
"Being served better" is a far cry from an arrogant "do it my way or you'll not receive my services" attitude. I'm sick of all the general rudeness and refusal...
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Your siding match
I would suggest removing a small panel, then taking it to a siding supplier....probably under "siding materials-wholesale". I've done this myself on occasion, a c...
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The toppers
Not having ever installed the "toppers", but having seen a number of them.....they all tend to push the first row of shingles upwards, potentionally causing a lea...
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Your drip edge vents.
I'd let the FIRST roofer go his own way. But unless the "FIRST ROOFER" is telling you about something you actually need in order to comply with a local build...
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RE-SIDING with shingles
Tried to post my second reply yesterday.....hmmmmm..... Anyway, I misread/misconsidered your question. Assuming you're talking about installing CEDAR shinmg...
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The how to
You first want to make sure you have adequate drip edge flashings, In some conditions, the average 1 by 2 or even 2 by 2 drip edge flashings are not enough. Bu...
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OSB...not what claimed to be.
To OSB,never again.......... regardless of the claims made by manufacturers and retailers......YOU'RE RIGHT. OSB is not as good as CDX plywood. I don't base th...
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