Dave65

Getting my roof done and am thinking IKO shingles but I am not sure since I am no expert on this subject,can someone enlighten me on this subject?

I want 3 dimentional shingles..

Thanks

welder27

I'm no expert either...but I've NEVER heard anything bad about Malarkey shingles from other carpenters/roofers.

antknee

3 tab GAF Timberline. You want GAF rating.


That's what I just put on my house. Also had to replace 20 sheets of plywood. Ouch!!! Total. $5660


$3740, take off old shingles replace with new ones. Ice and water shield, Ridge vent to let the hot air escape from the attic (You need this). And some other stuff.

$1920 for plywood @ $3.00 a square foot.

mx261

no no no certianteed ALL THE WAY!!!! arcitechtual shingles, they arent like 3 tab only better. less labor to put on and seal better. Not to mention look way better. They resemble shakes but are made of the same thing as 3 tabs. Thats all i use up here, if a homeowner wants 3-tabs because of cost ussaully ill eat the difference if they will go with them. Ive been roofing for 10 years and i havent seen a better shingle yet. And dont bother going to menards, they wont carry em, youll have to go to a premium lumber yard.

and wow 1920 for 20 sheets of plywood installed???? Thats 96 bucks a sheet I dont know where your located but here in wisconsin we charge by the square and depends how steep and how many layers.

antknee

Do you mean $1920 is cheap or expensive? Just curious.


It's $3 a square foot for plywood.


I'm in New Jersey.

localnet

Dave,

I notice you are in MI. I just did my house and new barn with Elk Architectural shingles, black with a tinge of silver. Everyone I spoke with said that they were one of the best out there. I bought mine at Jackson Building Supply in Jackson MI, right off of South 127 (exit 141 off of I-94) and Michigan ave. Beautiful looking on the house and barn. Many colors and styles to choose from, up to 50 year shingles.

I'll see if I can post a picture of the house in my "Members Photo Gallery"

Mike

Dave65

Thanks guys for all the input,I have to check around,to see what is available..

Localnet,

I got to tell you,your truck is AWSOME,that is the nicest truck I have seen in quite a while,man you did a great job,I am no big fan of lifting a truck but I would do it ito get that look,simply beautiful..
In fact I am using it as my desktop background