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    Re-Roofing

    Trim the 3rd shingle from the bottom WHERE THE HUMP IS THAT'S CAUSED BY IMPROPER STARTING PROCEDURES. DONT TURN FIRST SHINGLE AROUND, THAT'S WHAT CAUSES THIS HUMP & TRAPS DIRT & ROTS FASCIA & SOFFIT. LET THE TABS HANG IN THE GUTTER & CUT OFF TABS. THAT'S THE RIGHT WAY. DONT HAVE ANY JOINTS...
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    roof vents to cut cooling costs

    TEXAS A & M DID A STUDY & FOUND THE WHIRLYBIRD VENTS RELEASE ZERO HEAT WHILE MOVING. THERE IS NO WAY FOR THIS DESIGN TO "DRAW" HEAT OUT WHEN TURNING. ANOTHER OPTION OR TWO IS RADIANT BARRIER PLACED OVER CEILING JOISTS. SEE What Is Radiant Barrier Reflective Insulation? Radiant barrier...
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    Shingling over an old roof

    HERE'S AN OPTION. MY SAYING IS I CAN WATERPROOF A BICYCLEIF IT GETS IN MY WAY. ON A CLEAR, SUNNY DAY, BUY A FEW BUCKETS OF: *ASPHALT/CLAY BASE EMULSION IN 5 GALLON CANS. *WIDE, SOFT PUSH BROOM *4 FT. WIDTH X 365' ROLL OF SPUN WOVEN POLYESTER FABRIC "RETRO-MAT" CALL 817-451-2121...ABC...
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    DIY rock roof

    1 MAN 1 MAN TEAR OFF: 1-TOOLS NEEDED: 1-FLAT SHOVEL LONG HANDLE. 2-WHEELBARROW {If Not Accessible to Haul Unit} TECHNIQUE, TIME & LABOR: 1-SIMPLY START TEAR OFF BY HANGING YOUR SHOVEL OVER THE EDGE & LIFT UP ON EDGE METAL IN AN EFFORT TO UTILIZE EDGING AS A "HANDLE". 2-WHILE...
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    Roofing project online

    CLAIM THAT ON YOUR INSURANCE. IT'S A SIMPLE LOSS. KEEP YOUR MONEY IN YOUR POCKET WHILE REPLACING TO MATCH. IT'S NATURAL FOR THE CRASH COURSE TRAINED, LAWYER GROOMED ADJUSTERS TO SAY THAT'S NOT WHAT CAUSED IT. BUT DONT BACK OFF. AND AS FAR AS DEPRECIATION GOES, GIVE THEM A BID TO DETACH TILES...
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    Roofing Cost in Texas

    Your replacement cost should soar up to around $25.00 per 100 sf. to remove. $85.00 per 100 sf to install. But there's some alternate "Retrofit" optiions out there that are not only insulated, but also a tax write off too. {Call a Roofer...Not a Salesman} Monty Gee 682-465-0023
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    Repaired Leaky roof still leaks

    ////////////////// MONTY HERE AGAIN.......NOW, HERE'S WHATYOU DO. GO TO A HOME DEPOT OR A ROOFING SUPPLY STORE & BUY 5 GALLONS OF EMULSION. $20.00 ALSO, IFYOU CAN FIND RETRO-MAT OR; SPUN WOVEN POLYESTER X 24" X 365' ROLLS...$25.00 ABC ROOFING SUPPLY AT DOLLAR GENERAL THEY SELL HOUSE BROOMS...
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    Looking at buying a flat roof house

    Hey Mike, My name is Monty Gee. I have 40Years in the flat roof arena. My guess is you have 1 of 3 types of roof membrane on your flat roof; 1-Originally, I'd bet the roof is a mopped on tar roof with gravel. Then, I'm going to say there's been someone come in & take off the embedded in tar...
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