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Shingles for roof replacement
Posted on 1/11/21 at 4:49 pm
Posted on 1/11/21 at 4:49 pm
I have 3-tab on roof currently. Company doing replacement says they only use architectural shingles. Great, that's what I want.
Shingles get delivered today and there's IKO Cambridge and IKO Marathon Plus AR. So I look them up wondering why there's two different series and the Cambridge are architectural and the Marathon are 3-tab.
Why both? Are they trying to screw me? I just have a simple hipped roof.
Shingles get delivered today and there's IKO Cambridge and IKO Marathon Plus AR. So I look them up wondering why there's two different series and the Cambridge are architectural and the Marathon are 3-tab.
Why both? Are they trying to screw me? I just have a simple hipped roof.
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Posted on 1/11/21 at 5:13 pm to 44tiger
3 tab are used as a starter shingle under the first row.
Posted on 1/11/21 at 5:16 pm to BHS78
Thanks. I don’t know much about roofing so I wanted to make sure.
Posted on 1/11/21 at 5:56 pm to 44tiger
Architectural shingles have a texture to them rather than a flat look like 3 tab and so look better . They also usually have a longer warranty.
Posted on 1/11/21 at 6:01 pm to 44tiger
Don't get IKO. They are horrible and every roofer I know hates them. The only reason to get them is to save a little money.
This post was edited on 1/11/21 at 6:02 pm
Posted on 1/11/21 at 6:08 pm to stout
Roofing company ordered the materials :/
Posted on 1/11/21 at 6:22 pm to ItzMe1972
I saw that as well when I was looking for the series differences. Not sure how to handle it since the materials where in the roofing companies scope. Now I’m more worried though with low temperatures this week but they say it’ll be afternoon before they apply new ones.
Article leads on that their issues have been fixed.
Article leads on that their issues have been fixed.
This post was edited on 1/11/21 at 6:25 pm
Posted on 1/11/21 at 6:55 pm to 44tiger
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Roofing company ordered the materials :/
Fire them and rip up the contract. I absolutely would not put IKO on. I am a licensed contractor for 17 years now. I am not coming from a place with no experience.
Posted on 1/11/21 at 7:14 pm to stout
GAF
Posted on 1/11/21 at 7:14 pm to stout
They’re gonna be here at 8am tomorrow. It’s the only brand they use. They’re a local reputable
company.
I’ve been trying to get this replaced since May.
company.
I’ve been trying to get this replaced since May.
Posted on 1/11/21 at 7:19 pm to Bayou
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GAF
Atlas, CertainTeed...anything but IKO
Posted on 1/11/21 at 7:21 pm to stout
Since you are here, why won’t roof manufacturers warranty roofs with spray foam? The reasoning I have read seems shakey.
Posted on 1/11/21 at 7:41 pm to ItzMe1972
I’m about to call him and get out of these if I can.
Posted on 1/11/21 at 7:47 pm to 44tiger
Im in the materials side of the business. You would be better off with a tarp on your roof.
To clarify, the 3 tabs are turned upside down and used as starters along with the tabs cut off and used for hip and ridge cap.
Shingles are tough to get right now across the entire state.
To clarify, the 3 tabs are turned upside down and used as starters along with the tabs cut off and used for hip and ridge cap.
Shingles are tough to get right now across the entire state.
Posted on 1/11/21 at 8:12 pm to Polar Pop
Ima go ahead with these. Got some assurances from him if anything ever goes wrong. He’s been in business in this area for a long time so I’m not worried about him leaving town.
Just ready to get this done as I had leaking before he two big storms even hit. Had these on order for months. I appreciate all the info and if I ever have a problem with these I’ll raise hell to him.
Just ready to get this done as I had leaking before he two big storms even hit. Had these on order for months. I appreciate all the info and if I ever have a problem with these I’ll raise hell to him.
Posted on 1/11/21 at 8:12 pm to 44tiger
I’m about to call him and get out of these if I can.
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Tell him that brand is unacceptable and you're willing to wait.
Good luck and let us know how it goes.
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Tell him that brand is unacceptable and you're willing to wait.
Good luck and let us know how it goes.
Posted on 1/11/21 at 8:23 pm to ItzMe1972
Read some more online and it seems they’ve corrected the issues they had in the past with sealants etc.
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