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May 26th, 2012, 2:55 PM
#1
Good roofing contractor?
This is definitely not a DIY question, but I'm not sure where else to post this. Husband and I own a somewhat oldish house, built in the early 60's, when teeny-tiny windows were the "make sense" feature. The house is dark, and I want to let light in. Because of the neighborhood, which has changed in the 30 years we've been living here, I don't want to replace existing windows with larger windows. I love the sky-lights in my Mom's house, lots of light and lots of privacy and want to get some installed.
I have no idea how to go about finding a truly qualified / reliable / won't gouge roofer who will install two sky-lights when I replace the ten-year old roof. I would like to get this done this summer. Anyone know of anyone that I could contact for a "get started" estimate?
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May 26th, 2012, 3:18 PM
#2
We had ours done, including a ridge vent (no easy task) with excellent results by Lange Roofing, 1538 Stan Schlueter Loop, (254) 554-7665.
"A boy cannot become a girl and a man cannot become a woman, not even if he shuts his eyes and wishes really hard."
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May 26th, 2012, 4:40 PM
#3
I'm sure they can install the skylights when they do the roof. Call them, they know what they are doing.
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May 27th, 2012, 10:59 AM
#4
are you really talkin' 'bout sky lights......or are you talkin' 'bout these deals (sun tunnels)that bring light from the roof, through the attic, through the ceiling into the living area?....mac
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May 27th, 2012, 12:44 PM
#5
Skylights give a roof opportunity to leak in time.
You may want to rethink the newer, larger windows first.
With new windows you can have better insulation and easier operating models for opening and cleaning.
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May 27th, 2012, 3:07 PM
#6
that's true, imagine. what jo ann is saying there is absolutely fact. those sky lights or light tunnels are gona require flashing and tons of shingle nails....you'll have to remove some shingles and loosen others up. puttin' on sky lights or light tunnels is best left for doin' when you're shinglin' the roof. be patient, we're due for a hail storm any day now......mac
Originally Posted by
JoAnn Purser
Skylights give a roof opportunity to leak in time.
You may want to rethink the newer, larger windows first.
With new windows you can have better insulation and easier operating models for opening and cleaning.
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May 27th, 2012, 3:11 PM
#7
hell, i didn't even mention those big ole boys walkin' and scootin' all over the place up there plus the shingles are prob'ly pretty dried out and just waitin' to crack anyway. BEWARE!......mac
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May 27th, 2012, 6:13 PM
#8
Good thing the poster stated they were considering doing this at the time they replace the roof.
The difference between try and triumph is just a little umph! ~ Marvin Philliips
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May 27th, 2012, 7:07 PM
#9
yeow....i saw that but it also said the roof was only 10 years old? who replaces a 10 year old roof?.....mac
Originally Posted by
cnjbond
Good thing the poster stated they were considering doing this at the time they replace the roof.
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May 27th, 2012, 9:25 PM
#10
Trust me mac, if you bought cheap ten years ago you will need to replace that roof.
"A boy cannot become a girl and a man cannot become a woman, not even if he shuts his eyes and wishes really hard."
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