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Depends on the type of roof and type of shingles used.
The type of shingle you need really is a factor of what slope your existing roof has. A low slope roof needs a much different type shingle than a high slope, as water can intrude under the low slope. In this situation, a different type roof might be a better option.
No, I would assume they are the most common. Unless you are talking about a flat roof.
Galvanized typically, although stainless steel would be hard to beat.
It depends on whether or not it requires a tear-off, if valleys are involved, what type of shingles are desired, the pitch of the roof, and many other factors including location.
The type of roof repair needed depends on the type of roof you currently have, i.e., tile, shingle, flat, etc. If there is no leaking from the roof, chances are it does not need to be repaired.
Roofing type (tile versus shingle), roof pitch, insulation in attic.
Trying to figure out what the different types of roofs are, what the different roof designs and styles mean, and what roofing materials work best for your home can be overwhelming. There are many varieties to pick from depending on your roof type, the look you are going for, and the amount you can afford to spend. It doesn’t matter what type of roof you or what material you would like to use, EPDM Coatings can repair them all.
These days the trussed hip roof is most popular.
There are several top-rated roofing contractors in Louisiana. Depending upon what type of roof you need to install or replace - Asphalt Shingle, Wood Shake or Composite Roofing, or Metal Roofing - the most popular are Jasper Contractors Inc., Progressive Roofing, and Sears Home Services - The Roof Replacement Specialists.
It would depend on the type of shingle you choose, 15yr., 20yr., 30yr.,40yr. The higher the year wear the heavier the shingle
The only type of nail for shingles is a roofing nail. Other nails have too small of a head and will pull through. You can use staples in an air gun, but they tend to pull through also.