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DIY & Home Improvement

LiberalEsto

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8. Get 6 bids, minimum

Reply to Sherman A1 (Reply #4)

Fri Jul 18, 2014, 06:18 PM

Jul 2014

Talk to neighbors and friends about contractors they've hired and would recommend.

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Roof replacement and fascia/soffit repair [View all] Digit Jul 2014 OP

I wish I knew the answers to your questions, but I really appreciate 2banon Jul 2014 #1

I'd replace the fascia and soffit afterwards jeff47 Jul 2014 #2

I know when my house in New England was built, the fascia boards went on last Warpy Jul 2014 #3

There is only one layer of shingles Digit Jul 2014 #5

Get at least 3 bids and I would suggest more Sherman A1 Jul 2014 #4

Get 6 bids, minimum LiberalEsto Jul 2014 #8

I called my carpenter to see if he could help me out Digit Jul 2014 #6

It does seem high but without knowing Phentex Jul 2014 #7

Architectural shingles cut down on wind noise, and reduce the possibility of leaks jmowreader Aug 2014 #10

30-year and 40-year shingles have basically gone away jmowreader Aug 2014 #9

That would be an expected price in N. Cal. roody Aug 2014 #11

I recently had my roof replaced, and the number is not that high LaydeeBug Sep 2014 #12

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