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All posts tagged "roof"

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  Shingle Repair

  Question We have a 25-year-old asphalt shingle roof which seems to be in excellent condition. A storm took four shingles off. There is no leaking anywhere, but we aren’t quite sure how to make the repair. We...

  • Posted April 17, 2014
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  Shingle Installation

  Question I have a cabin and had the roof replaced. The contractor put new plywood on the roof, then put the composition shingles on the plywood without felt paper. He said this is the way he does...

  • Posted April 17, 2014
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  Scientifically Proven

  Question I enjoy your column very much, and your information has been good until your recent comments on wood shake roofs. You stated that power spraying will remove dry rot from wood shakes. But in fact, if...

  • Posted April 17, 2014
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  Roof Algae

  Question I have a northern exposure to the front of my house. It does not get direct sun. I live in Sussex County, DE. mid-Atlantic area. I have black streaks and a slight green color (moss?). I...

  • Posted April 17, 2014
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  Chevron Tech Support

  Question Enjoy your column on house problems very much. My neighbor and I really appreciated the advice you gave concerning shingle preservation. We are having a problem in this view and would greatly appreciate your advice on...

  • Posted April 17, 2014
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  Aluminum Paint vs. Gravel for Roofing Protection

  Question My home has a flat roof which, at the present time, is covered with asphalt, tar, and aluminum or silver paint. Although this was installed by a professional roofer, (he is no longer in business), the...

  • Posted April 17, 2014
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  Adding a New Roof Over Shakes?

  Question We will be putting a new roof on soon and it will most likely be a light weight tile one. We currently have a heavy shake roof. Should we remove the shakes before the tile roof...

  • Posted April 17, 2014
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  Fungus Among Us

  Question Please advise if Lichen on a roof will deteriorate the asphalt shingles. Do I need to worry about it causing any damage? It is only visible if you are on the roof. We cannot see it...

  • Posted April 15, 2014
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  April showers bring home repairs

  That old rhyme “April showers bring May flowers” may be true for your garden, but for colder parts of the country, April is also the first post-snow opportunity to inspect your roof. Unless you have experience working...

  • Posted April 2, 2014
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  Green and Grow the Roof

  Have you heard of green roof technology? It’s not just a Saint Patrick’s Day thing. The greenin’ o’ the roof is a “fast-growing” trend. Here’s why: In Europe, “green” rooftops are a common sight (filled with a wide...

  • Posted March 25, 2014
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