Archive for December, 2009

How would you build a Solar Panel that can convert Sunlight to Energy, just being on your house roof?

Lays304 asked: Well, I am looking for a cheap way on building a solar panel, instead of buying by the manufacturing stores. I would like to stay in the budget up to 1,000 dollars. I want to have Solar Energy for my house because the sun is always shining. Is there a way I [...]


Can you use siding on a roof with a normal pitch, instead of roofing materials?

Pattilou asked: We are putting a new roof on our garage and doing the work ourselves. We want to put on a metal roof as we did on our house a few years ago. However, I would like to find something more decorative than just the plain metal roof, since the garage & roof [...]


How much do contractors charge to install steel roofing without removal of existing panels?

PrachiDesai36 asked: I have picked some steel roofing out and I was wondering what price range I should expect to get. I have two very simple gable roofs one is 17sq. and the other one is 8 sq. I am planning on going over existing shingles, so no removal is needed. I am going to [...]


How liquid rubber improves the flexibility of roofing structure? and how much they can assure it?

Baila asked: How liquid rubber improves the flexibility of roofing structure? and how much they can assure it?


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

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 [...]


How to make a house wooden roof(only wooden structures)?

Shahid asked: Since i came in Europe i found on residential houses same
from outside?I want to know only the wooden struture of the roof How it is made?How carpentures nail these structures to erect in heavy strom or wind?
Simple to understand the Frame of roof which sits on the walls?How Is this possible to stand [...]


Will my house roof hold my weight?

exgreyfox asked: Basically i just wanna go up there and enjoy the view or watch a sunset every now and then. My question is, will the roof hold my weight. Im about 180 pounds. My house is one of those with a black sand paper type roof.


What should I ask roofing companies during quotes?

felasbigdaddy asked: What should be the smart questions to ask a roofing company when getting quotes for a full roof replacement job? I want to protect my interest and weed out the shady companies.


Does anyone know what type of roof is cheapest for a new house?

lee w asked: Does anyone have any intelligent tips on what may make a new house roof cheaper? Eg: type of materials, pitch (is one pitch cheaper than others??), style (gable v skillion??)
And any other tips to make construction cheaper would be great too. Cheers.


Is a solar water heater worth installing on the roof of my house?

asked: I live in Birmingham UK and have a south facing house roof.Considering the technical requirements and the significant capital cost of installing such a system , will it provide useful hot water in reality. I am interested to hear from people who are not purely eco-evangelists?