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Old 07-01-2009, 09:45 PM   #1
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concerning a commercial roof;its a liquor store with a pitch. we could use a timberline but whats a cheaper shingle to use? the guy is an Indian and cost is everything;not looks.
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Old 07-01-2009, 09:50 PM   #2
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what about a 3 tab?
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concerning a commercial roof;its a liquor store with a pitch. we could use a timberline but whats a cheaper shingle to use? the guy is an Indian and cost is everything;not looks.
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The comp shingles from Mexico made from ground up newspaper would be good for him. It has a 5 year warranty but may not last that long.
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2nd's or used shingles from your last tear-off would fit his expectations.

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used shingles from your last tear-off would fit his expectations.

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Thats a heck of an idea!!
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Oh yeah and how about the white shingles. 3 tab, owens corning will do the trick. I think they are like 20 bucks a aquare here.
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the guy also has 10 sq of a flat roof..is that more labor intensive than a regular? its a torch roof..
the other roof is 60 sq.
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