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 On Tue, 25 May 2004 20:32:14 GMT, "ns"  wrote: 
  
 I'm no expert, but I'll share what I learned when investigating doing 
 my own roof. 
  
 >My questions: 
 >1. What type of shingles should I stay away from: Fiberglass or 
 >asphalt/organic? 
  
 Fiberglass shingles have not really caught on in Canada because the 
 freeze/thaw cycle caused the early ones to crack.  The newer ones a 
 supposedly better but do you want to take a chance?  Composite (i.e. 
 asphalt) shingles are a no risk way to go. 
  
 >2. Is drip/rake edge a good idea? 
  
 Couldn't hurt. 
  
 >3. Ice/water shield: most documentation I read says 3', yet some are 
 >recommending 6' - is it worth the extra cost? I guess it does 
  
 This one I'm not sure about.  I think it has to do with the pitch of 
 your roof.  The steeper it is, the less thickness you need(?) 
  
 >4. Architectural vs. 3-tab shingles: is the more expensive former also more 
 >durable due to its double lamination, thus worth the extra 25% in cost? 
  
 3-tab shingles have 3 evenly-spaced, straight tabs.  Architectural 
 shingles have somewhat randomly spaced/shaped tabs, meant to duplicate 
 the look of old-time wooden shingles.  If you like the look, then it 
 might be worth it to you (not to me). 
  
 >5. What roof vent/s would you consider the best? 
  
 Turbine vent.  It's ugly, but it moves more air then any other type of 
 vent (unless you add a powered fan). 
  
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