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Digit

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5. There is only one layer of shingles

Reply to Warpy (Reply #3)

Wed Jul 16, 2014, 04:01 PM

Jul 2014

The house was built in 1987.

As for damaged rafters or any other dry rot, those costs per the contract would be additional. That is the scary part since it is unlimited.

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Roof replacement and fascia/soffit repair [View all] Digit Jul 2014 OP

I wish I knew the answers to your questions, but I really appreciate 2banon Jul 2014 #1

I'd replace the fascia and soffit afterwards jeff47 Jul 2014 #2

I know when my house in New England was built, the fascia boards went on last Warpy Jul 2014 #3

There is only one layer of shingles Digit Jul 2014 #5

Get at least 3 bids and I would suggest more Sherman A1 Jul 2014 #4

Get 6 bids, minimum LiberalEsto Jul 2014 #8

I called my carpenter to see if he could help me out Digit Jul 2014 #6

It does seem high but without knowing Phentex Jul 2014 #7

Architectural shingles cut down on wind noise, and reduce the possibility of leaks jmowreader Aug 2014 #10

30-year and 40-year shingles have basically gone away jmowreader Aug 2014 #9

That would be an expected price in N. Cal. roody Aug 2014 #11

I recently had my roof replaced, and the number is not that high LaydeeBug Sep 2014 #12