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Comment on How many coats of paint for primed wall? by Viola

Viola — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:15:38 +0000

Hi Mike, Thanks for your help. Our land lord hired a very nice painter who has put down one coat without a primer and the rooms do not look wonderful. Is it reasonable for me to request a second coat on the walls that have already been painted- even a primer and two coats on the last room to be painted? Thank you, I look forward to your reply. Sincerely, Viola

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Comment on What is the approximate cost per square to apply torch down roofing? by tom

tom — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:37:24 +0000

try 6″ gutters.

Comment on What is the approximate cost per square to apply torch down roofing? by tom

tom — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:34:18 +0000

40 square flat roof with sheathing applied and 2 layer material (torchdown) provided, all I have to do is apply base and cap, not much cutting as far as air conditioners or vents goes, im in ohio and would like to know how much to charge for the labor.

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Comment on Does a cedar shake roof add value to your home? by Mark

Mark — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:55:40 +0000

Brett – While I’m probably biased, Cedar Shake Roofs do add value to a home. They undoubtedly provide more curb appeal. This is evident by the fact all asphalt, tile, composite and some metal products all claim to look like cedar shakes. (LOL) If asphalt shingles really looked that good, why don’t people put them on the walls like they do cedar shakes and shingles?

Also consider the superior insulating value of cedar over asphalt, metal, tile and cement. A cedar shingle roof keeps attic spaces 20 degrees cooler in the summer than asphalt shingles. (Univ of Texas at Arlington study). They also have superior performance in hurricane conditions. I even have a neighbor who put cedar shakes over his asphalt shingles for the sole reason the asphalt shingles kept blowing off.

And based on testing by Haag Engineering in Texas cedar shakes will out perform most roofing material in hail. Then add the fact that the fire retardant pressure treatments for cedar is a permanent treatment…cedar shakes and shingles are the perfect roofing material