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No matter what your reason for re-rocfing —- whether it’s to replace a roof that’s damaged or leaking, or tc enhance the home’s look and increase its resale appeal — there are several basic ques- tions to consider in getting started: e@ How do [ find a reputable roofer? Selecting a qualified roofing contractor requires more than just a scan of the local newspaper or yellow pages. Your evaluation should be thorough and weil considered, focusing on the contractor’s WOODSTOP INSTALLATIONS _ INSTALLED TAMKO FIBREGLASS SHINGLES: "We stand: behind it .... 30 you can stand under it!" CEDAR» SHAKES OR SHINGLES: / Good looks -initially X Prone to rot -¥% Burns '¥ High Cost '% High call-back rate % No Warranty (8-12 year life} X Job takes 3-4 days WHY CEDAR? 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Such programs provide roofing contractors .with information .on =: roofing materials and application processes not tion, which ensures that the roofer is familiar with the latest techno- logical and other advances. ° readily available = Elsewhere. The best: of these pro--. grams require annual requalifica- factor in your re-roof decision, you may want to consider the aew generation of designer. shingles —~ ‘shingles which offer characteristics ~ such as a textured look, random. overlays « for depth, . ‘and - unique - _celor biends. . ‘Product warranties also are im- portant.’ Warranty. duration for asphalt shingles - usually ranges from 20 to 40: years. Generally the higher-grade designer: shingles come with warranties of 30 years. Equaliy as . important . as --war-' ranty- duration ‘is “the : ‘ protectio: offered by the manufacturer i in the first few. years. following ‘‘shingle- application, because. this is .wh probiems. caused.” by” defects: ar most likely to occur. - : Look ‘for... manufacturers’. war- ranties that cover-labor ‘as well as. materials during the first’ three ‘to: five years following . shingle: ap. ‘plication, “and: carefull ing roration,” Rss : ventilation. : © How do I select the right roof- ing product? As with any major purchase, selecting roofing shingles requires finding out what’s available, comparing competing brands, and weighing the costs - against. the features and benefits most impor- tant to you. You’re probably most familiar with the three-tab strip shingle, a standard design which is long on performance -but- short on esthetics. If appearance is a major ‘to make: ‘sure e that. the contract Mes cludes certain” basics,’.:such :° compliance with local ordinances sonable project’ start’ dnd dates, and . manufacturér’s “an contractor’s warranties. . With an. investment as impor: tant as: your. home, choosing - t well-thought-o process. a Decorative ceilings give. | distinction to any room | ONE OF the best. ways to redecorate a room that's begun to _ show its age is to start at the top. - A suspended ceiling consisting of decorative panels in a variety, of new styles and colors.can turn - the cliche of yesterday into the statement of today. Suspended ceilings come in ei- ther 2x2-foot or 2x4-foot panels that drop into a grid system. They feature decorative designs in styies ‘ranging from subtle, overall tex- tures to scored and embossed pat- teras. According to one of the largest manufacturers of suspended ceil- ings, homeowners in the past ofien had to settle far white to match. the rest of. the: room's decor, Now, these” stylish: ceilings come in‘ a variety of" colors,:.in- cluding neutral tan,‘and: delicate pastels of peach, plum and rose. - Different : grid. treatments - also can serve to cusiomize.the look of |. a room.. Today’s - grid™ systems » come in the same pastel colors as. the ceiling panels, in metallic’ ac- cent colors, or in white, black or wood grain. A color-matching grid creates a handsome look that virtually hides the suspension system..A dramatic brass or mirror grid can be used to add an element of high design that draws attention to the ceiling.