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    For lean-to roof over deck what material dimensions are needed?

    sorry guys...this would become much more expensive than our budget allows..... i do like pictures....though.
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    For lean-to roof over deck what material dimensions are needed?

    I am planning a rather bold lean-to shed- like roof over my existing deck. The purpose is to provide shelter from rain and sun, while at the same time being tall enough to have good ventilation. The deck is off the back of a modern ranch home w/ three foot wide downward sloping soffits...
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    Have a pic of a closed cut and trimmed valley?

    Oldog/newtrick recommended that the closed valley application on my roof be trimmed. I googled and looked at gaf video but I can not find a picture of the completed process. Anyone have one? Or, a link is fine.
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    metal valley..appropriate or risky on 3/12 pitch?

    oldog/newtrick, I'm guessing that the roofer used: Polyurethane Roof & Flashing Black Sealant on the chimney flahsing. Described as "permanently flexible" but does it shrink and resist uv exposure?
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    metal valley..appropriate or risky on 3/12 pitch?

    oldog/newtrick, I've conferred with my wife and she agrees, all I need is two weeks on the internet and I'm ready for the Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval to sell roofing. She hopes this will stop me from looking at every new roof we pass on the road, and risking our lives at the same time...
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    metal valley..appropriate or risky on 3/12 pitch?

    I do not think of this as an item for a re-do, but more of as an education. The picture should have been cropped and enlarged, but I am not sure that it downloaded that way. oldog/new trick...et al....does this look like the way you have it done?
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    metal valley..appropriate or risky on 3/12 pitch?

    oldog/newtrick, From the interaction here and at GAF...(applause please), I have the following list of expectations: --remove warped wood causing telegraphing and re shingle over new planks;or, simply fix uneven deck boards --replace shingles that are cupped and do not settle down after a few...
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    metal valley..appropriate or risky on 3/12 pitch?

    oldog/newtrick, I happen to have an old picture of the house prior to the re-roofing. The "telegraphing" is in the same place but harder to notice....40 yr heavier shingles and I didn't know better. But,I'm thinking that the contractor should have taken a closer look prior to the job,and known...
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    metal valley..appropriate or risky on 3/12 pitch?

    to do what oldog/newtrick does never came on my radar....and I looked around at big and small contractors....a whole new experience getting feedback here...a number of homeowners I contacted in the area...they had a similar pitch with new roofs...they only knew no known leaks and some could not...
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    metal valley..appropriate or risky on 3/12 pitch?

    Olddog/newtrick the last pic above was to show that many/some shingles are ski sloped..either due to warped wood or improper storage and re the roof ridge vent....it looks better than it is re height of opening....less than 3/4 inch and almost zip when the shingles alternate from 2ply to...
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    metal valley..appropriate or risky on 3/12 pitch?

    here are some of the valley plus others
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    metal valley..appropriate or risky on 3/12 pitch?

    oldog/newtrick et al... Thanks for the commentary...for clarity on my part....hat's done is what's done re the valley....i am not trying to have that re-done. ...no way....what does interest me is getting a grip on the contractor's level of knowledge and how he handles customer...
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    metal valley..appropriate or risky on 3/12 pitch?

    craigfl, Not a good sign, could not register to log in...many many attempts....i assume that there is not a post there already dealing with my question....and that I would have to initiate the question
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    metal valley..appropriate or risky on 3/12 pitch?

    fwiw..i did a lot of the homework on the internet...and knew many of the features for how a metal should be done...but I admit they wore me out on their resistance at the very last minute when the roof was scheduled and i neglected this resource...but it is still not too late for negotiations..I...
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    metal valley..appropriate or risky on 3/12 pitch?

    I expect to be meeting with the "supervisor" of the roofing job, and I would find it helpful to judge an earlier comment by him. As some may know...(i've posted enough lately) my roof is three over twelve. The supervisor talked me out of my request for metal valleys. I wanted them because on the...
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    Caulk or not, where soffit meets fascia?

    oldog/new trick, I went to the site: Lomanco Product Lines I having trouble picturing this. Does it over hang the gutter? Are you saying that this product would be appropriate for 3/12 roof? I called back the other company...air vent...not consumer friendly at all...denied any issues with...
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    Caulk or not, where soffit meets fascia?

    oldog/new trick, Just to be sure, VDE?....there's a new one listed too. And, yes, if I go siding...all the wood comes down. I tried to tell the contractor that after a bad previous roofing job I was going to be a demanding customer. (I called Air Vent...rep likes the newer product where...
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    Caulk or not, where soffit meets fascia?

    Air Vent: Vented Drip Edge Specifications oldog/new trick, I don't see sv10..? Looks like a low pitch roof with a long overhang, like mine, would benefit since there's not that much clearance...more is better for intake, not out take, and the chance that i'm out of balance is pretty good with...
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    Caulk or not, where soffit meets fascia?

    Not too far ahead, the house is going to get painted with Duration...a sherwin williams product...which is meant to last for many years longer than other paints. Low maintenance is the goal and I decided, for better or worse, not to go to the expense of vinyl siding for the soffits. These...
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    Attaching gutter to fascia board

    olddog/new trick, Would it be adequate to just prime the back of the fascia...or go all the way and paint,too?'...i'm just trying to cut back on time...but want to do it right. As for sealant....i, too, have not had success with pure silicone.... some else said that their contractor uses...
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