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asphalt shingle

Roof Shingles Covered for “Life” (However Long That May Be)

Actuarial (and Other) Calculations Apparently, roof shingles are getting better and longer-lasting. Traditionally, a standard 3-tab or 4-tab asphalt shingle had an expected life of about 20 years. Now, in addition to the 30-year “Timberline” brand, there are a bevy of new, longer-lasting shingles expected to last several decades. Along with a longer life expectancy,...
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Parsing, “Lifetime Warranty”

Actuarial (and Other) Calculations Apparently, roof shingles are getting better and longer-lasting. Traditionally, a standard 3-tab or 4-tab asphalt shingle had an expected life of about 20 years. Now, in addition to the 30-year “Timberline” brand, there are a bevy of new, longer-lasting shingles expected to last several decades. Along with a longer life expectancy,...
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“Top Ten” Signs That the Roof is Shot

“You May Need a New Roof if . . . “ Sometimes, it’s a close call whether a roof has any useful life remaining. Other times . . . it’s definitely not. If one or more of the following apply . . .  the roof in question is in the latter category (apologies to Jeff Foxworthy’s, “You Might...
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Metal Roofs: Coming Trend?

Housing Materials, 1950’s & Today Here’s a pop quiz for would-be housing market experts: Which of the following building materials used in contemporary home construction and repair are virtually unchanged from the 1950’s? A. WindowsB. Asphalt shingles (roof)C. Wood joists (used in framing)D. Kitchen countertops Answer: B In almost every other category, building materials have...
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