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3 Reasons for Ice Dams – What To Do?

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Mike

Ice Dams – Causes and Conditions Poor or no ventilation (allows escaping heat to melt snow). Poor or little insulation (allows escaping heat to melt snow). Sunshine (will melt snow even with temperature below freezing) Ventilation With proper ventilation the … Continue reading →

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A Roofing Estimate is more than just Shingles & Price

Posted on March 13, 2010 by Mike

Consider Price Vs. Cost

Price is a one time thing, and cost is a life time thing. Consider two similar items, one priced at 10,000.00, and the other 12,000.00. The one priced at 12,000.00 lasts 30 years and requires no maintenance, and the other only last 20 years and required 2 repairs at a total cost of 1500.00.


If we divide the first 12,000.00 by 30 years we get a yearly cost of 400.00.
If we divide the second 10,000.00 + 1500.00 for repairs by 20 years we can figure a yearly cost of 575.00

So The first estimate of 12,000.00 only seamed the more expensive. It is very important that the big picture be looked at. Continue reading →

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