Replacing a few damaged asphalt roofing shingles doesn’t necessarily require a roofer if you have the necessarily home improvement skills. This is a simple process that can be completed by almost any homeowner when there is no damage to the underlying structure and no notable water damage. If your roof repair falls under this category, ...
Generally, the shingles on the roof of your home and/or garage should last a good 15 to 20 years (depending upon the quality of shingles used). Even if the manufacturers state that they will last 20 to 25 years, it all depends, really, on the weather your shingles have to endure. Extreme weather conditions can ...
Asphalt shingles are inexpensive and versatile, which probably explains why over 80% of roofs are made of asphalt. They are economical to buy and install, work well with various roof types and pitches, and come in a wide variety of costs, colors, styles and quality. They are relatively easy to cut to size, fit together ...
Shingles is a contagious and a very annoying skin disease; it is characterized by rashes and blisters on the skin. Shingles appear in the form of eruptions over a selected area of the skin. In medical terms, shingles is called Herpes Zoster. It is a viral disease, usually associated with the childhood disease, chicken pox. ...
What is Shingles? I thought this illness was a thing of the past, like measles, but apparently people still get Shingles. In the past year, 2 of my former coworkers and my stepsister have come down with this illness, so I was curious. What is Shingles, how do you get it, and is it contagious? ...
The roof is one of the most important parts of your home , providing protection from all types of weather. It is important to the maintenance of your home as well as maintaining the value of the largest investment most families have. If you have just constructed your home or if it’s a few years ...
People often think that shingles is a disease that only affects older adults. However, it can affect anyone. My husband had an outbreak when he was in his early thirties. He had a lot of pain near his eye and then the shingles appeared. Unfortunately, although unlikely, pregnant women can also get shingles. What is ...
Shingles is one of the most painful skin diseases. Pain from shingles, which comes from the herpes zoster virus which also causes chickenpox, can range from mildly annoying to unrelenting. Usually the older a patient is, the greater the pain. It’s vital to recognize the initial symptoms for a diagnosis and treatment. If someone suspects ...
Layering asphalt shingles over an existing roof is a good way to replace a roof quickly but is not always the best roofing solution. While many contractors may encourage you to just add an additional layer to your roof, this suggestion can be a bad idea if your shingles are in bad condition or you ...
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