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21 October 2015 | 21 replies
For building materials, I'm happy to let the contractors provide, as trying to estimate the number of 2x4s or the number of bundles of shingles we'll need on a job.
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9 February 2015 | 11 replies
Spaced lumber sheathing for wood shingle and shake roofing shall conform to the requirements of Sections R905.7 and R905.8.
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17 April 2013 | 4 replies
The roof has fairly new architectural shingles.
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25 June 2023 | 15 replies
Unless you go with a a 30 year shingle when all comps have 20 yr....but this is a guess.
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16 January 2015 | 15 replies
I just hate dealing with rehabs personally, just never know what is behind the walls, under the flooring, under the shingles, etc...
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11 January 2016 | 16 replies
If you opt for a metal flue, it can exit the roof (easy to flash and shingle around); if you opt for direct vents, then you just shingle the patch.
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9 November 2015 | 1 reply
The general contractor recommended CertainTeed Landmark shingles to get the best quality for the cost.
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8 December 2017 | 40 replies
I saved over $800 (Bulk discount was only $580) on my last shingle order by doing this, and I got my 11% rebate in the form of a gift card.
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20 September 2010 | 19 replies
I was doing a roof a couple of years ago and the shingles were the same price at our building supply as at HD.
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25 December 2007 | 5 replies
The seller told us there was a new tear off roof put on in '06 with only 1 layer of shingles.