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Posted by Rich256 on January 22, 2007, 6:42 pm
Robert11 wrote:
> Hello:
>
> Live in New England.
>
> Looks like we need a new roof.
>
> Know nothing about roofs.
>
> What type of roof shingle should we be interested in ?
> Brands that are good ? Any to avoid.
>
> I guess these things come in different thicknesses (weights ?).
> What would be typical for a New England climate.
>
> New roof would probably be going on over existing shingles.
> Is trhere an intermediate layer that is put between them ?
>
> I know they sometimes use a metal "ice protection sheet" (not sure of the
> exact terminology)
> that goes a foot or so up from the edges. Is this a good thing to have ?
>
> What should we be asking the contractor, or what should we be specifying ?
>
> Any and all thoughts on would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
> Bob
>
>
>
And much depends on how much you want to invest.
I replaced a heavy shake in the Denver Area a few years ago. Ended up
with a stone covered steel. Being in a heavy hail area I got a 27%
discount on my homeowners insurance.
Costs as much as a heavy shake but appears it will last forever. Light
weight.
http://www.gerardusa.com/
I got their tile version:
http://www.gerardusa.com/tile.shtml
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