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FR80 is on the back of my shingles. Who is the manufacturer?
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Ridge vent with heating pipes in attic?
My roofer is recommending a ridge vent with my roof replacement next week. However, I have heating, hot and cold water pipes running the length of my attic to a bathroom (former screened porch) at the...
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how much uch should it cost to replace a one and a half car garage roof milwaukee wis
I have a small garage - one and a half cars - that needs replacement in Milwaukee Wsconsin. Also a flashing that has rusted and needs sealing on front of house. Can you please give me your opinion on...
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Where can I find a gutter kit for a shed?
A few years ago I saw a kit on a big box stores website that included narrow plastic/pvc/vinyl gutters and 2 downspouts. Now that I need it I cant find anything like this in stores or on the internet....
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is 2 2x6 nailed together stronger than one for roof rafter at 19 foot span
added roof over back patio used 2x6 roof rafter from house to new headder is 18 foot Work out to be 17 degree ,township stop by gave me a free red sticker told that 2x6 wont carry load put a headder...
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foil faced roofing felt
With an existing roof does anyone make a foil faced roofing felt?
 
how do i ID my roof shingle, only mark is do not remove Y12 on plastic strip
I have a architectural shingle with a very strong shadow line about 1.5 " wide and the only other marking is on the plastic strip on the back side ( do not remove Y12 ) It's not Elk, Tamko, GAF, or...
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crc roofing shingles
I am replacing my roof and some of the packages say IKO and others say CRC. I was told they were made in the same plant. The shingles look the same in all aspects. I can't find any info on CRC. Does...
 
How do I find a Roto Skylight flashing kit mine is 29 1/4
I have a used Roto venting skylight and need the flashing for it. Any help to find a source is greatly appreciated.
 
Where can I find small rain gutters for a hardtop gazebo or how can I make them? (2023 Update)
I have a 10' x 12' hardtop gazebo and would like to put rain gutters on 2 sides. Anyone know where I can find small gutters or is there a way to make them myself? What would I need?
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Owens Corning Ice and Water Shield,Opposed to Tarco/ice and water Shield. Price and Quality,difference.??
We Ordered Owens Corning Ice and Water Barrier-Shield . And The Roofers Showed up with Tarco/ice and water Shield. What is the Difference in the Quality and or Price Comparisons of these two...
 
Sizing structural ridge beam and rafters for shed
Hi All, I'm building a 16 ft x 16 ft shed and I'm not exactly sure how to frame the roof for it. I'd like to have only half of the shed to have ceiling joists to act as a loft to store lumber and...
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arrow shed replacement panel
three of my roof panel collapes, canI replace them
 
Options for removing rafter ties in breezeway
I have a small Cape Cod with a 6 ft wide (from house to garage) x 14 ft long breezeway connecting the house to the garage. The breezeway roof has its one gable end attached to the side of the house...
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I had ridge vents added,but left the fixed vents near the ridge. Will this work
I put on a new shingled roof. I already had fixed vents up near the ridge, I put them back in. I also added ridge vents. I do have soffit vents too. I was told by another roofer that the ridge vent...
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hot mop or torch flat roof what are the positive or negative aspects of each typy of roofing
Hot mop or Torch flat roof. What are the positive and/or negative aspects of the two types of roofing
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why does my ins charge 2% replacement cost for a new roof
My house has been through several hail storms and Farmers Ins refuses to give me a new roof. I have a wood shake roof; I was told 2 different things. First my ins agent told me if I replaced the roof...
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How long should a second layer of 30 yr. shingles last before I need to replace all ?
We put a second layer of 30 yr. shingles over the existing shingles about 17 yrs. ago. We notice a few pieces of shingles on the ground and was wondering if this meant it was time for a whole new...
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continuous ridge vent versus cupola?
building passive solar home. want to know efficiency of continuous ridge vent versus cupola vent. Prefer cupola re:aesthetics.
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Can I install a decorative Cupola over my Ridge Vent?
I built a nice building for my wife and now she would like me to add a Cupola for looks. I designed it from the start with a full 24ft ridge vent, 2x8 rafters and attic foil. The foil is amazing and...