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have been the rain. We have received a number of questions

regarding roofing. Rather than our normal question and answer, we have
decided to incorporate all the questiotis into this general article on roofs.

You can avoid expensive
problems by knowing the
early warning signs of a
‘ damaged roof.

Leaks, unseen moisture
and seepage can rot roof
boards and rafters, reduce
the effectiveness. of insula-_
-tion, and ruin stored posses-'
sions if a damaged roof
remains unrepaired.

Since most homeowners
may never have had to
replace a roof, they ‘are
frequently not as well in-
formed as they could be
about available” materials,
their characteristics and
*éosts. Hasty or uninformed
decisions could be costly in
the years to come.

Putting a roof over your
‘head is no longer a simple
matter of selecting a durable
material at an affordable
price. ay
The wide variety of colors,
stylés and textures currently
available adds new dimen-
sions to roofing selection
which home-owners will
want to consider.

A thorough examination
of your roof will help you’
decide whether it is ready for
retirement or simply in need
of minor repairs.

_According to roofing
experts bare spots where

granules have worn off,

shingles with broken or

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REALTY WORLD — NORTHHILLS REALTY LJD. _

101-255 West 1st Street, N. Van 987-8131
PROFESSIONAL. AND PERSONALIZED, SERVICE

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curled edges and missing

‘tabs~are all signs of

roofing damage. Wooden
shingles may be rotted,
warped or split.

It may be a little more dif-
ficult to detect problems in
the attic which are caused by
water damage.

If there are any doubts
about a roof's condition, it is
advisable to call a reliable
home” improvement -.con-
tractor. Most likely he will
inspect your roof at no
charge and prepare a cost
estimate for repair or
re

If it develops that your
roof does need repair or
replacs:ment, asphalt
shingles offer exceptional
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Asphalt has been used aS a

waterproofing agent for
more than 5,000 years, and
walls built with asphalt

Today, high quality
asphalt shingles are available:
wide range of weights,
textures, colors and styles.
An organic felt or a
‘fiberglass based mat is
saturated with special
asphalts and covered with a
thick coat of rock granules
that protect a shingle from
its worst enemy, the sun. |
spots of adhesive
are evenly spaced on each
shingle. Set into ‘ sticking
action by the sun, these
thermoplastic dots seal down
every shingle with a grip that
holds even when subjected
to winds of hurricane force.

Most standard asphalt -

shingles are warranted for 15
years. However, it pays to

rs

‘investigate heavyweight,

top-of-the-line asphalt
Shingles which are usually
‘ covered by a 25-year limited
warranty.

Check your roof for
weather damage and con-
sider ‘all of the options
before repairing or re-
roofing. The time and effort
you take iow could mean a
big saving in the long run.

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