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What are are the most common type of roof shingle?
The most common type of roof shingle is asphalt shingles, favored for their affordability, ease of installation, and variety of styles and colors. They typically come in two main types: three-tab and architectural shingles, with architectural shingles offering a more dimensional look and greater durability. Other types of roof shingles, such as wood, metal, and tile, are also available but are less commonly used. Overall, asphalt shingles dominate the residential roofing market.
How much does it cost to recycle asphalt shingles?
The cost to recycle asphalt shingles is rather low. Sometimes free. Your biggest cost will be the transportation cost to haul them to your local paving contractor. A cost that the contractor would have is the shredding of the shingles to make them usable in hot mix asphalt. With the percentage of asphalt binder usually around 17-18% in asphalt shingles, most paving contractors will either take them off your hands for free or buy them from you. Asphalt binder is what is left over after gasoline, diesel, kerosene, and other volatiles are distilled off of crude oil. With the rising oil prices, all asphalt paving contractors are looking for ways to increase the amount of recycled asphalt pavement or shingles they use in their mix designs. I am in the Asphalt Recycling business as we speak. I am involved with this through out the U.S. and the answer above is wrong. No one in the U.S. is paying for asphalt shingles at this time! You will receive a discounted tipping fee at the asphalt shingle recycling center. I was just at the National Asphalt conference in Chicago, were everyone who is someone in the asphalt business, or is associated with the Asphalt Recycling end were at. There is no talk of the Asphalt producers paying for them because part of the business plan is to collect those fees. Paying for asphalt shingles to be dumped at your site is about 10-20 years away.
What other body system is most severely affected by shingles besides the neurological system?
The integumentary system.
Tip for Installing Asphalt Shingles on Old Roofs vs. New Roofs?
Asphalt shingles are some of the most widely used mediums for roofs as they are generally more inexpensive than other types, and they are easy to work with. Whether you're applying those asphalt shingles to an old roof or a new roof, it's helpful to know that the application process is generally the same for all. The important aspect to remember is that when you are re-roofing, the most important thing to pay attention to is how you begin placing the asphalt shingles at the lower edge. Remember that mimicking the arrangement/pattern of the first roof could cause you to end up with waves in your roof design.
Is sodium hydroxide safe for mold removal from asphalt shingles?
I would suggest that you do the following instead. Remove and discard any shingles that are affected by mold. Use a natural disinfectant like Benefect to disinfect all other areas.
What is 1 square of shingles?
There are 100 square feet. A "square" of any building material will cover a 10'x10' area. Don't mistake a bundle of shingles for a square, there are 3-1/3 bundles in a square. The coverage will actually vary. 3 1/3 bundles may be standard for a 3 tab asphalt shingle but other styles and materials will vary.
Can I have steel roofing installed on my house?
You actually can have a steel roof on your residence. The steel lasts a lot longer than popular asphalt shingles. Steel shingles come in a variety of colors and shapes, they are protected from rusting by a zinc or other metallic alloy.
How many squares of shingles will it take to cover a 28 by 60?
I will assume that you mean 28 x 60 feet which would be 1680 square feet. A square of asphalt shingles is normally 100 square feet of coverage. Therefore, it would require approximately 17 squares of asphalt shingles to cover the specified area.An allowance of 5 to 10 percent should also be made for waste. Additional material will be required to cover ridges, valleys, and other areas special areas.Lowes and Home Depot have a good selection of books of roofing.
How long will a metal roof last compared to other roofing materials?
Metal roofs typically last longer than other roofing materials, with an average lifespan of 40-70 years compared to 20-30 years for asphalt shingles.
How long does a metal roof last compared to other roofing materials?
A metal roof typically lasts longer than other roofing materials, with an average lifespan of 40-70 years compared to 20-30 years for asphalt shingles.
What are other types of flooring, besides laminate?
I'm trying to decide how to redo my kitchen. What options are available besides laminate flooring?
roof cleaning services?
form_title=roof cleaning services form_header=10863 Please state the number of stories your house has.*= () One story () Two stories () Three stories or more What type of roofing material do you have?*= [] Tar and gravel (flat) [] Asphalt shingles [] Wood shingles or shakes [] Tile [] Metal [] Other [] Don't know
