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Ventilation is Key to How Long Your Roof Will Last
More than ever, homeowners are frustrated by poor performing roofing products and upset when a new roof costing between $5,000 and $10,000 lasts only 12 to 15 years. In some cases, it is a troublesome brand of materials. More often, however, it is inadequate attic ventilation.
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