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Posted by spamTHISbrp on January 22, 2007, 5:17 pm
Robert11 wrote:
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> 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
Most critical thing to resolve is the installer!
Best way is to find homeowners locally who have used the same
contractor to install a roof recently, and as many years back as you
can go. Pick the contractor with the fewest complaints/best
satisfaction.
The best shingles will produce the worst-performing roof if the install
is bungled.
You need a roofer whose judgement you can trust.
Dave
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> 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