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Asphalt Pro Starter Strips
Many roofers will not use starter strips, or they will just cut the tabs off a three tab shingle, flip it upside down and install it as a starter course. This is a clear case of the good being the enemy of the best Continue reading
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Tagged asphalt roof, costly repairs, gaf, home improvement, roof edges, roof eves, roofers, roofing system, shingle installation, shingle roof, shingles, starter course, starter strip
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Roof Repairs – High Winds
We are seeing a lot of damage to asphalt shingle roofs. Repairs are ranging from 1-2 shingles missing, to 8-10 in a area. The cost of these roof repairs are generally under $800.- Continue reading
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Tagged asphalt shingle roofs, free estimate, high winds, northern massachusetts, shingles
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A Roofing Estimate is more than just Shingles & Price
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
Posted in Roofing Estimates
Tagged adequate ventilation, carpenters, insurance liability, massachusetts, plywood, roofing contractors, roofing materials, shingle, shingles, underlayment, warranty
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Shingle Blow Off Is Prevented During Installation
Believe it or not shingle blow off is common when your roof is hit with high winds. Most shingles are nailed down with 8 nails, 4 when attaching a shingle, and 4 more when the next row goes on above. This is the most common nail pattern with most laminated shingles Continue reading
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Tagged adherence, asphalt shingle roof, gaf, high winds, hurricane, shingles
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