Oct

26

What type of roofing should I use to replace current roof?

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Grasshopper asked:


I need to replace my current roof. My roof is a flat type roof and I was wondering which type of roofing I should replace it with? Should I use the modified bitumen or the built in roofing with tar/gravel. Which type would last the longest and easy to maintain? I’ve been experiencing some leaks and molding in the house and the roof is in bad condition.

Connie
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    • Comments

    4 Responses to “What type of roofing should I use to replace current roof?”

    1. lee m on October 26th, 2008 9:05 pm

      we replaced our flat roof with a foam roof. It filled in the “dish” that made a pool on rainy days and also increased our insulation so the house is warmer in winter and cooler in summer. We had it done in August (that’s the dry season in California, so it’s cheaper to get roofs done than in the wet winter), and it cost about the same as tar and gravel.

      maintenance is to paint the roof every 5 years.

    2. Texas T on October 27th, 2008 6:49 am

      The new metal roof it comes in lots of colors and has guarantee of 30 years.
      The new metal roof with the new metal roof with the new metal roof it comes in lots of 30 years.

    3. jodycat2@verizon.net on October 28th, 2008 6:24 pm

      I would recommend you use a rubber roof…firestone makes a good rubber roof.

    4. exbuilder on October 29th, 2008 12:14 am

      For leaking and very difficult to fix the old hot tar and save all of your.
      For leaking and gravel roofs are trannsferable to new owner good luck with your warranty is the best.