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Shingles (infection)
Shingles (herpes zoster) is a viral disease caused by a virus similar to that which causes chicken pox. Persons affected by the disease experience painful skin rash with blisters that occur along a particular nerve path.
797 Questions
You can be infected with shingles through direct contact with someone inffected of the virus.
Is it normal to feel pain when your leg is in a cast?
It is indeed normal to have swelling and pain in foot after a leg cast is taken off. There is a change in pressure.
How do you relieve the burning pain in your eye from shingles?
If you're having shingles pain in your eye, it's critical that you're having frequent exams by an ophthalmologist. S/he can suggest prescription medication likely to decrease the pain.
American shingles are 36"
Metric Shingles are 1 meter long or 39-3/8"
Many American manufacturers are selling metric shingles, not american. So check what you are buying.
What is the word for shingles in spanish?
For the shingles on a roof, "las tejas"
For the disease, "herpes zóster"
How much should you dilute shingle oil?
The dilution of shingle oil typically depends on the manufacturer's instructions, which can vary by product. Generally, it is recommended to dilute shingle oil with water at a ratio of 1:1 or 1:4, depending on the desired application and the specific formulation. Always check the label for precise mixing guidelines to ensure optimal performance and protection for your shingles.
Why is the virus called shingles?
Shingles is not the name of the virus but the name of the rash. Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is an infection of a nerve and the skin around it. It is caused by the varicella (chickenpox)-zoster (shingles) virus. Its' name is from the French and Latin meaning girdle or belt. The rash "follows" the nerves. These nerves come off of the spinal cord in a belt-like fashion.
How many sq ft does a bundle of shingles cover?
Roughly 33 square feet. Three bundles make a square ( 100 sq. ft. )
How do you install dimensional shingles over 3 tab shingles?
Complete instructions should be included on the shingle package, but essentially what you will be doing is placing the top of the new shingle against the bottom edge of the old shingle, assuming the exposure of the shingles is the same.
How many shingles are in a Standard package?
There are 27 shingles per bundle with the in/ft system, three bundles per roofing square, or 100 sq. ft. You have to consider exposure, not actual size. Exposure is 5 inches so you have 5 x 36 inches =180 sq. Inches divided into 14,400 sq. inches (120 x 120) = 80 shingles divided by three = 26.66 shingles per bundle. The mfgr rounds it up to 27. I carried, opened, and nailed enough bundles to know.
Does anthem cover shingles vaccine?
They probably cover it for their CEO who makes millions per year, but for ordinary folk? Hell no.
How many bundles of shingles would it take to cover a 12' x 15' shed roof?
How much area would 15 bundles of shingles cover. Standard duty shingles use 3 bundles for every 100 square feet so 15 bundles would cover 500 square feet.
Is Shingles in the left leg nerve common?
No, shingles is usually on the upper body along the nerves radiating out from the backbone.
What is the minimum pitch requirement on a roof?
the pitch of a 7-12 roof slope meaning that for 12" of horizontal measurement (roof run) the vertical measurement (roof rise) is 7".
Not totally sure but I believe the minimum to be about a 3-7 inch pitch
3 inch roof rise per 7 feet of horizontal measurement
The only reason to do this is it's cheaper. Most building codes allow a maximum of two layers. However, many people believe that you are borrowing trouble down the line. Earlier roof damage, mold and other problems may become worse if left untreated. A shingle roof lasts 25 - 30 years, so it is worth doing right.
Are 3 tab shingles recoverable or non recoverable?
The answer is "it depends". First, local codes may influence your decision. Here in Florida it is possible to shingle-over three tab shingles if the local code inspectors provide a visual inspection that determines the shingles are in 'good enough' condition to form a secondary underlayment to the new roof. Basically, this logic should guide you where there are no code issues. If the old shingles are in good shape then I'd say OKAY to shingle over. Use longer roofing nails, you can use a titanium film, and nail it all down like crazy. But in reality, why would you want to shingle over vs. clean off the deck, apply peal and stick underlayment, and new shingles? Economics? I'd argue that logic will cost you money down the road after letting you just get by. If you are a homeowner and if it's your home for the long term... don't be a dummy, pull off the old shingles, tar paper and construct a new roof coating which starts with renailing the deck to trusses (or rafters), apply peal and stick underlayment, new drip edge, and quality shingles (go for 30 to 40 year products). The answer is "it depends". First, local codes may influence your decision. Here in Florida it is possible to shingle-over three tab shingles if the local code inspectors provide a visual inspection that determines the shingles are in 'good enough' condition to form a secondary underlayment to the new roof. Basically, this logic should guide you where there are no code issues. If the old shingles are in good shape then I'd say OKAY to shingle over. Use longer roofing nails, you can use a titanium film, and nail it all down like crazy. But in reality, why would you want to shingle over vs. clean off the deck, apply peal and stick underlayment, and new shingles? Economics? I'd argue that logic will cost you money down the road after letting you just get by. If you are a homeowner and if it's your home for the long term... don't be a dummy, pull off the old shingles, tar paper and construct a new roof coating which starts with renailing the deck to trusses (or rafters), apply peal and stick underlayment, new drip edge, and quality shingles (go for 30 to 40 year products). Don't go cheap... it will come back to bite you. Be sure to replace soft plywood deck material, remove old unused vents, patch with plywood, and replace the ridge vents with a modern counterpart (off ridge or more efficient ridge vent designs). My re-roof project started a month ago. I've rebuilt the fascia/soffit on one side so far, I've got a plan to rebuild the soffit/fascia on the other side with a change to the shape of it (making it straight vs notched), and then tackle the tear off of shingles/paper to rebuild the roof surface. My motivation? It's my home. If I renail, use peal and stick underlayment, and 40 year shingles I'll qualify for an insurance discount of about 40% (500 bucks a year, each year). The insurance discount will payu for half the cost of rebuilding my roof.
