Questions tagged [shingles]

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Are these sloppy cuts and gaps normal around roof vents?

Got a new roof last fall in southeastern Idaho. I didn't notice until this week that the shingles are cut sloppily around most of the vents (see pictures). Should I coat the bad seams with a can of roof repair/black pitch, or are they normal and I…
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What can I use to replace old asbestos-based siding with a similar look?

I went to Menards and Lowes. I can't find a way to buy some of these for the outside of the house. These are asbestos, but I thought they might make updated ones.
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How to fix room if i can see light coming through from attic

We had strong winds in Boston and I just happened to go in the attic and I saw that there's direct light coming through 2 spots right in the middle of the roof. Looks like the wind blew off the middle shingles. How should I go about reparing this?…
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