An "ice&water type membrane"....along with extra wide edge flashing treatment, can be done by someone who knows how to dismantle areas or pa...
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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 o...
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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. ...
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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 nu...
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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 s...
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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 prescri...
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When BILDING something, anything, whether remodeling, adding on, or new construction, one thing homeowners should keep in mind are the differenc...
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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 PLYW...
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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 of...
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All I can say after THAT is Duh! A roof CAN be your "friend"...rather than "that thing you hate".
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There's always a better way....better materials, more redundancies that can be built in, more expenses that can be charged, including even more ven...
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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 ben...
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My "ignorance" is based on working with plywood, OSB, and the older solid deckings. Now really...no reasopn to get personal, stemming from some com...
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"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 ruden...
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I would suggest removing a small panel, then taking it to a siding supplier....probably under "siding materials-wholesale". I've done this myself o...
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Not having ever installed the "toppers", but having seen a number of them.....they all tend to push the first row of shingles upwards, potentionall...
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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 wit...
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Tried to post my second reply yesterday.....hmmmmm..... Anyway, I misread/misconsidered your question. Assuming you're talking about installi...
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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 no...
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To OSB,never again.......... regardless of the claims made by manufacturers and retailers......YOU'RE RIGHT. OSB is not as good as CDX plywood. ...
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