Your bid question
In my area, per square: 30 year dimensionls-------------$117 felting 30lb.----------------- 20 tear off 1st layer-------------- 40 tear off second layer--...
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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 store chain known a...
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answersupdated over 15 years ago by dodgeroof
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 {open to anyone wi...
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answersupdated over 15 years ago by dodgeroof
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, have been some of...
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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 roofing {many ...
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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 estimates are ...
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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 don't know how t...
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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 used on older ...
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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 way up to "lifeti...
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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., 10ft. long ste...
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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 asphalt-based r...
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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 {regardless of the cla...
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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 screws that would b...
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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 have through th...
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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 any soffits whi...
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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 pressure becau...
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photos
Not sure how/if they allow actual attacthments in this forum, but you could email them, if you like, to: earl@dodgeroofing.com or, if they're "located" on t...
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Copper gutters made of gold?
You didn't actually go ahead and use this guy...did you? One who enjoys helping with roof problems, for the fun of it.
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If you haven't fixed it yet...
If you could send a photo or 2, I might be able to suggest something. earl@dodgeroofing.com One who enjoys helping with roof problems, for the fun of it.
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