Roofing contractors are specialists in their field. Getting an estimate is a free option for most specialist who value their work so get your friend to hire one for an estimate.
One advantage of a polycarbonate roof is that it is much less expensive than a glass roof. They are also easy to manipulate if you plan on installing them yourself.
Here's a link to a web page that answers the question: http://en.allexperts.com/q/Roofing-1598/2008/8/roll-roofing-shingles-1.htm
Companies that offer Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP), such as Vonage, tend to be less expensive than traditional telephone companies because they use your internet connection instead of your phone connection. Be cautious when comparing package prices as some less expensive options may not include features you want, like voice mail.
Some are, but most are galvanized (zinc coated) steel. Stronger and less expensive. 2nd answer: There are also corrugated fiberglas panels that are popular for patio roofs.
The only answer one can give on this is 'it depends'. Usually it is more expensive than homeowners insurace, but less than workers compensation or liability insurance on a roofing contractor.
The pay as you go cell phone is less expensive then a purchasing a contract cell phone from another company. The phone itself is less expensive and the fact that you prepay for the minutes makes the phone plan much cheaper. http://cell-phones.toptenreviews.com/pay-as-you-go/
Steel and aluminum are rather neck and neck with quality. Both can be coated to prevent corrosion. In the end, price is where they differ with steel being the slightly less expensive option.
Yes, UVerse does offer DVR. It is less expensive than most cable companies and you can have it in each room. Most cable companies only allow you to have it on one TV.
Take your evidence and your claim to the board, and work with them to determine which insurance company pays for the damage, yours or the master policy that covers the association. Depending on the value of the damages, it could be covered by an amount which is less than the deductible. Update: Management company , which hired roofing contractors, tried to make it an issue between the roofing company and us, the condo owners who were damaged. They just didn't want to "get involved." Too bad: The management co/HOA hired the contractors and thus THEY were responsible for seeing that our damages were paid. Refusing to back down we threatened to sue both the management co and the HOA as they were PRIMARY contactees. I think they realized that we were in the righ tand put pressure on the roofing company. We finally agreed to settle for substantially less than the damages just to putthe mater to rest. Perhaps we mistakenly expect the management companies and the Boards of Directors to represent US, the homeowners. But it seems ours, at least, will shirk responsibility in every way possible. Just who's side are they on? Apparently not the homeowner's!
It is not any less expensive, but it isn't any more expensive either.
Yes, companies, especially big ones use traditional advertising agencies that can create a multi-faceted campaign. Smaller companies may be relying more and more on web-based advertising, though, as it is often less expensive.
Nuclear is about the same as fossil fuel in total costs, but more expensive to build the plant. Solar and wind power are more expensive and have to be subsidised to make them economic for power companies to use