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DIY & Home Improvement

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10. Architectural shingles cut down on wind noise, and reduce the possibility of leaks

Sun Aug 3, 2014, 07:13 AM

Aug 2014

The first because they put more mass on the roof, the second because there aren't any slots cut in them.

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Roof replacement and fascia/soffit repair [View all] Digit Jul 2014 OP

I'd replace the fascia and soffit afterwards jeff47 Jul 2014 #2

There is only one layer of shingles Digit Jul 2014 #5

Get at least 3 bids and I would suggest more Sherman A1 Jul 2014 #4

Get 6 bids, minimum LiberalEsto Jul 2014 #8

I called my carpenter to see if he could help me out Digit Jul 2014 #6

It does seem high but without knowing Phentex Jul 2014 #7

30-year and 40-year shingles have basically gone away jmowreader Aug 2014 #9

That would be an expected price in N. Cal. roody Aug 2014 #11

I recently had my roof replaced, and the number is not that high LaydeeBug Sep 2014 #12