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SelectingThe Right Asphalt Shingle
Asphalt shingles are economical and versatile, which may be why they represent more than 80 percent of the roofing market. They're relatively i... |
ProTeam |
Apr-25-13 08:08 AM
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Unfinished Roofs - When Weather Strikes
Foul weather hits the site before the roof is finished, forcing some fast-paced work to seal out the elements so interior work can continue.
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Apr-25-13 08:06 AM
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New Roofs vs. Old Roofs
The application of many asphalt shingles is the same for an old roof or a new roof. The main difference is that on a re-roof, you need to pay attent... |
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Apr-25-13 08:04 AM
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Number One Cause Of Roof Failure
The number one cause of problems with roofing products is faulty installation and the leading installation problem is incorrect nailing of roof shingl... |
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Apr-25-13 08:01 AM
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The Basics Of Roofing
A roof system is designed to shed water, but it takes the right materials and careful workmanship to build a roof that is durable and leak proof. St... |
ProTeam |
Feb-10-13 10:00 PM
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Removing Shingles Is Easy
Removing old, cracked, and brittle shingles for replacement is easy. Here's how: assemble an assortment of flatbars and shingle removers. To r... |
ProTeam |
Feb-04-13 11:32 AM
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Roof Cleaning Contractor
Hi, I'm Barry from Midwest Pro Wash. I am new to the forum so I thought I would get some post started about roof cleaning.
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midwestpro |
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Flashings, Valleys, and Such
This is where the men are separated from the boys. All those fancy TV shows show you how easy it is to put shingles on. Big deal! The place where ro... |
johnboyroofer |
Mar-20-07 04:07 PM
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Keeping Them Straight
If you use regular 3 tab shingles, the vertical lines are the ones you see from the ground. These are the ones you should concentrate on. I feel the... |
johnboyroofer |
Mar-20-07 04:06 PM
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Starter Strips - Almost Always Done Wrong!
You do need a row of shingles beneath the first regular row. Why? Because of the knockouts. Those thin lines in shingles are voids. You can see t... |
johnboyroofer |
Mar-20-07 04:05 PM
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Felt Paper and Drip Edges
Do you need to use felt paper? On new roofs the answer is yes. Re-roof jobs do not require it. I prefer to apply the felt as I go if at all possible... |
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Mar-20-07 04:04 PM
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Asphalt Shingle Installation Tip
When installing roof shingles, do not nail above the sealant strips or the mid-section of the shingle. See the manufacturers instructions for proper... |
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Mar-04-07 02:10 PM
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Repairing Tears In Roof Shingles
When repairing smaller tears in roof shingles, apply a thin bead of roof cement both under and over the tear, then smooth out the top bead with a ... |
ProTeam |
Mar-04-07 01:58 PM
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Select Class 4 Roof Shingles
If you are replacing your old, worn out roof covering with new asphalt shingles, make sure they have a Class 4 rating under Underwriters Laborator... |
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