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Shingles David L. Martel 10-31-2007
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Posted by Cshenk on November 1, 2007, 8:23 pm
Still in Chicago? Could it be the difference is based on weather conditins
and one works better in cold and the other in hotter spots?

> Just my experience: I reshingled proffesionally back in 1998. Not one
> contractor (out of 5) would quote me fiber glass shingles. Everyone told
> me they didint hold up to Chicago's climate. Now its 2008, new house, and
> I have to do some patching. I go to a big box store expecting to buy
> Asphalt shingles. Not one store carried them. All Fiber glass. I suspect
> which is better is going to boil down to whats sold in your area.
>
>> On Thu, 1 Nov 2007 08:12:43 -0400, "David L. Martel"
>>
>>> I have one layer of asphalt shingles at the moment and am in North
>>>Carolina. So what's your opinion, asphalt or fiberglass?
>>
>> I would definitely go with steel shingles if you are looking for an
>> easy DIY re-roofing material. Especially in a hurricane region. You
>> dont have to take the old asphalt shingles down. You can buy steel
>> shingles on ebay:
>> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290174749827
>>
>> just make sure you dont get screwed by this seller (see previous
>> thread for details). Also, you can contact these wholesalers:
>>
>> bestbuymetals.com, metalroofingwholesalers.com, metalroofingsource.com
>>
>> or mfgs: accelroofing.com, custombiltmetals.com, edcoproducts.com,
>> follansbeeroofing.com, kasselwood.com, kasselandiron.com,
>> kasselandirons.com, metalsales.us.com, decra.com,
>> metroroofproducts.com, metalsusa.com, allmet.com, zappone.com,
>> tamko.com, steeltile.com, met-tile.com, nordmantile.com,
>> interlockroofing.com, futureroof.com, loomismetals.com,
>> paradigmshingles.com, reinkeshakes.com, raremanufacturing.com,
>> vailmetal.com, vailmetalshingle.com, permatileroofing.com,
>> westform.com, & manymany
>> more.
>
>



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Posted by Cshenk on November 1, 2007, 4:46 pm
Easy way to find out on code? Call a contractor, tell them what you are
proposing, ask them to price out any work if you find you have more than
just some reshingling needs (like I needed 2 plywood panels replaced so we
ended up doing most of them as cheaper then and didnt have to deal with it
later). As long as you are honest and tell'em you plan to do it yourself
but want info if you find worse damage, they'll be happy to help over the
phone with general info.

It was 8 years ago and we were told 90$ per panel for the good wood and 150$
each to replace. Plus haul away fees. We ended up having the whole thing
done professionally because we couuldnt find a match for the old roofing
shingles. (and of course the new shingles and it's install added more cost)
Your price may be higher as ours was part of a package deal to also reside
the house with vinyl.

Sorry, I do not know which type of shingle is better, but your codes
*probably* are fine with 2 layers as you are just south of me so same
overall construction. If there would be a difference, I susect it's that we
have to account for snow here too (weight on roof), so we may be a little
stricter on number of layers?


> Joseph,
>
> I have one layer of asphalt shingles at the moment and am in North
> Carolina. So what's your opinion, asphalt or fiberglass?
>
> Dave .
>



Posted by Red Green on November 2, 2007, 4:04 pm
@corp.supernews.com:

> Joseph,
>
> I have one layer of asphalt shingles at the moment and am in North
> Carolina. So what's your opinion, asphalt or fiberglass?
>
> Dave .
>
>

Being in NC (I was in Fayetteville for a bit), be sure they are AR (Algae
Resistant) shingles. Black algae just thrives in the humidity there.

Never did get hit with a hurricane when I was there. Lucky. Highly
recommend not using staples (if it's even legal where you are). Use nails
and consider the "high wind" nailing pattern recommendation of the mfgr
(greater than 4 nails).

Posted by Cshenk on November 1, 2007, 4:34 pm
Joseph, I'll add to your post that in my area at least, codes do not allow a
3rd layer. Norfolk area, storm related issues. We arent 'hurricane alley'
but we get hit often enough. It's that and the weight which can cause major
long term damage I am told.

A DIY job by a fellow down the street was 3 layer and the random (1-2 times
a year) inspector caught it and made him take it all off. He got fined too
but I dont know how much. He hadnt known it wasnt allowed here (good fellow
actually) and said '3 was ok where he came from' which leads me to believe
this varies.


"Joseph Meehan" wrote in message
.
> When you say another layer, how many layers are there now? If it is
> more than one, don't try adding another. If fact it is really better to
> tear off and get any old problems out of there.
>
> As far as the choice, it might be helpful if you tell us where you are.
> Washington State is far different than New York and they are different
> than Arizona or Florida.

Origional was:
>
> "David L. Martel" wrote in message ...
>> I need to put on another layer of shingles. Asphalt and fiberglass
>> shingles sell for the same price. Does anyone have an opinion on which is
>> better for re-shingling?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Dave M.



Posted by willshak on November 1, 2007, 10:10 am
on 10/31/2007 7:14 PM David L. Martel said the following:
> I need to put on another layer of shingles. Asphalt and fiberglass
> shingles sell for the same price. Does anyone have an opinion on which is
> better for re-shingling?
>
> Thanks,
> Dave M.
>
>
>

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