Vic Smith wrote:
On Thu, 10 Sep 2009 14:43:37 -0300, "Don White"
wrote:


Converted to yankee dollahs...I'll be paying about what you did.
My main roof isn't big but it's a full two story with a 8" in 12" slope. A
bit much for anyone not comfortable with heights and fairly steep roofs.
They did three small roofs ................one over the front doorway & two
captain windows also.

I did my ma's roof, which a 2-story and pitched real steep. Made a
"chicken ladder" to hook over the ridge. Roll roofing.
I was young and strong but it was a real PITA anyway.

The roof on 'moms addition' is only 7 years old, so I'll wait for a year or
two to do that....... at least until after I paint the back next year.
I went with fibreglass 'architectural' shingles this time...instead of the
usual three tab, felt based standards.

Same here. Don't know about the fibreglass though, but they look
good. Oh, that included my detached garage, a 20"x22"
I really like those red 1/4 round tiles they use a lot of in Florida.
Wouldn't look good on my house though. Expensive too, I think.
If I knew I was going to be in a house for 100 years I'd go with
steel.

--Vic


They are expensive. $18,000 for a new roof on my house (40sq) the last
time I checked. Fortunately I won't need one for 10 years, or so. The
upside is they really last for 25+ years. Asphalt shingle warranties
are prorated for a reason!