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Can I make the contractor redo a roofing job because he didn't replace delaminated plywood?
My wife and I recently moved into our first home. It's a raised ranch in CT that was built in 1967. I've been doing a lot of "refreshing" myself inside; however, I hired a roofing contractor to ...
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Should we replace shingles that are curling and losing the asphalt coating before winter hits?
I don't know how long ago this roof was shingled, but we've noticed that the asphalt shingles, in two patches, have begun to curl and lose their grit.
Even after a late summer of fierce rain, at ...
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Replacing damaged shingles
In a recent storm a few shingles were damaged and need to be replaced, so I figured this might be a good question for the site.
What's the proper procedure for replacing single asphalt shingles?
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Should I replace my roof or just fix it?
Has anyone done their roof by themselves?
I have a long term plan of building upwards (a second floor on top of my 1939 Cape Cod). Problem is I may not be able to do this right now but my old roof ...
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Small amounts of moss on asphalt shingles?
What's the best way to remove moss from asphalt shingles?
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Roof Showing Some Dipping
I recently walked my roof. There are some low spots, like little depressions. What causes this and should I be concerned? It seems that the plywood underneath is good but it seems like the ...
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How do I lay asphalt shingles on a roof, and what should be under them?
How do I lay asphalt shingles on a roof, and what should be under them? Are they self-adhesive? Can I stick them directly onto plywood?
