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I take it this is a ridge board and not a true beam. If this is in an attic and there are ceiling joists below the rafters making a triangular structure, the ridge board has little structural value, it just serves to tie the rafters together, it does not support any vertical loads. In that case, nail/gluing patch blocks on each side will suffice as a repair.
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A few things:
Multiple layers of roof shingles are fine if done properly. Would be interesting to know if a proper starter course was installed beneath the lower row of shingles. If not, the rainwater could be penetrating the original or former layer of shingles.
Take a look at how the lower rows of shingles are "woven" together in the valley. Improper. ...
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Are you planning on replacing the roof? If so, are you redecking the roof or just replacing shingles? If you're only replacing shingles then there will be little or no additional opportunity to install soffit vents. If you are redecking, make sure to use radiant barrier decking. It adds about $2 a sheet to cost and has a large impact on attic heat. No roofer ...
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Before I remodeled my house to have vents and radiant barriers and lots of insulation, I did put a water misting system on my roof using PVC pipes and drip mist emitters. The mist emitter was helpful because it broke up the water into a fine mist and sent it into the air, giving me evaporative cooling before the water even touched the roof. Also I had some ...
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The stuff is great. Me being a woman, I was able to put it on by myself and even cut it with no problems. I have had it on my barn as roofing and siding after 17 years, it still looks good.
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