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2. Roof shingle - Wikipedia

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   An asphalt shingle roof has flexible asphalt shingles as the ridge cap. Some roof shingles are non-combustible or have a better fire rating than others which influence their use, some building codes do not allow the use of shingles with less than a class-A fire rating to be used on some types of buildings. Due to increased fire hazard, wood ...

3. Flashing (weatherproofing) - Wikipedia

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   Before the availability of sheet products for flashing, builders used creative methods to minimize water penetration. These methods included angling roof shingles away from the joint, placing chimneys at the ridge, building steps into the sides of chimneys to throw off water, and covering the seams between roofing materials with mortar flaunching.

4. List of commercially available roofing materials - Wikipedia

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   A shingle is the generic term for an individual roofing unit that is applied with other such units in an overlapping fashion. [2] Wood shingle, shingles sawn from bolts of wood such as red cedar which has a useful performance life expectancy of up to 30 years. However, young growth red cedar has a short life expectancy and high cost.

5. Questions to ask yourself before you DIY - AOL

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   Slick shingles, faulty ladders and steep pitches can be hazardous, making roof work ideal for a pro. Tree trimming is also dangerous for someone who is inexperienced in handling a chainsaw.

6. Asphalt shingle - Wikipedia

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   A shingle manufacturer's warranty may pro-rate repair costs, cover materials only, have different warranty periods for different types of damage, and transfer to another owner. [12] Three-tab asphalt shingle roofing in good condition. Shingles tend to last longer where the weather stays consistent, either consistently warm, or consistently cool.

7. What not to fix when selling a home: 7 updates to skip (and ...

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   Cost for updates: $100 to $300 for professional drywall repair and touch-up painting and $50 to $150 for baseboard repairs and caulking. ... such as damaged roof shingles or a broken water heater ...