On 8/13/2005 1:04 PM US(ET), Norminn took fingers to keys, and typed the
following:



Edwin Pawlowski wrote:

"bugbear" wrote in message
...

I am in the process of getting estimates to re-roof our 14 year old
home. We live in the Southeastern US and have asphalt shingles, but
they are severely worn out and starting to crack. My question is
regarding ridge vents. None of the homes in our sub have them. I
imagine that is one reason why the roof has failed prematurely. Can
ridge vents be added when re-roofing, or must the whole thing be
torn off first? Thanks for any advice you can give.



Can and should be done. 14 years is not a lot of roof time. Sounds
like the builder used cheap as he could. Get a good architectural
shingle this time around.


What is an architectural shingle?


They are not a flat shingle. They have a 3 dimensional look to them
baing that some tabs are twice as thick as other tabs.

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Bill