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What is the difference between a fiberglass roof and a shingled roof?
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Fiberglass shingles are lighter and thiner with there base being made out of fiberglass. The fiberglass shingles will cost more but wear better.
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How many roof shingle bundles in a square?
Standard fiberglass shingles come 3 bundles to the square.
What is the difference between a roof and a ceiling?
step1. go inside of your house. step2 look up. that's a ceiling. step3 go outside and look up. that's the roof. step4 slap youself upside the head and say duhhhhh.
What is the definition of a clipped gable roof?
The end of a roof when it is formed into a shape intermediate between a gable and a hip; the gable rises about halfway to the ridge, resulting in a truncated shape, the roof being inclined backward from this level.
What is the space between the edge of the roof and the house?
Most likely it would be referred to as the overhang.
Where is apex of a roof?
The apex of roof is basically the highest point of the roof where ridge cap and ridge roll of a roof is located.
What company would best repair my roof?
It would depend on the type of roof. Do you have a slate roof or a shingled roof? In the Pittsburgh area i would recommend Rick John Roofing. Not sure if they work on slate, but they do work on shingled roofs.
How much does it cost to replace a shingled roof with a contractor?
$4,000 to $8,000 depending on contractor, size of roof, and price of shingles.
What are the advantages of a corrugated roof?
A traditional shingled roof lasts about 10 - 15 years. You can get much more bang for your buck with a corrugated roof. They are much more durable long term
How much does it cost of shingles on 10 x 20 roof?
A roof that is 10 x 20 has an area of 200 square feet. The cost to have this size roof shingled is approximately 1,800.00.
Is there a time when you should not shingle a roof because of pitch?
Yes, shingled areas should be at least 4/12.
If you have fiberglass insulation in the floor of your attic what problems may you encounter if you apply additional fiberglass blanket insulation to the underside of your clear span attic roof?
If there is no air circulation between the insulation and the roof, it could get condensation, which ultimately could cause rotting.
How long will a fiberglass roof last on a house?
There is no such thing as a fully fiberglass roof. If there was, it would'nt last very long as the materials inovolved in fiberglass (i.e. mainly glass) are not intended to withstand direct exposure to the elements. If you are looking for how long fiberglass insulation in your roof will last, your best bet would be to speak to a houseing contractor.
What is the difference between a flat roof and a pitched roof?
The angle, in comparison to "level".
What is per foot fall of roof?
for a shingled roof you need 4in per footEnough pitch to allow water to flow to the internal leader (drain) or scupper or outside leader by gravity
The Type Of Roof?
The roof over the deck is an important addition. There are a few different ways you can design a roof. If you get a metal roof, you need to remember that the sound will be louder if it rains and you are sitting outside, so you might not be able to hear as well. A shingled roof is easier to put on, but sometimes the shingles get damaged in wind storms.
What material stops heat from escaping through the roof?
Insulation, such as fiberglass.
Would there be a situation when you would estimate a difference?
Yes, there would. For example, how high a ladder do you need to reach the roof? Answer is the difference between the roof height and your reach.
