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   Danno | Apr 15, 2009 11:52pm | #1

   In my opinion, they are easier--you don't have to worry about the tabs lining up, since there aren't any. They are heavier, I suppose, and stiffer, but I think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages. I don't know about nailing an inch from the edge causing leaks. I'd say I nail pretty close to that distance when I nail them. The butts should be covered by the next shingle above, so I can't see the problem.

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   seeyou | Apr 16, 2009 01:16am | #2

   Way easier to install dimensionals.

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   rez | Apr 16, 2009 01:52am | #3

   When installing Archys on a California valley of yer own house, one can do like MisterT does and drink a bunch of coffee to get the OCD going real good

   then plan the valley shingle layout and cuts so the double layered areas of each shingle will be directly in the crevice of the valley where the water run gathers and provide an extra umph of durability.

   At least that's what he said anyhow, sounded good when he told me but MisterT can spin a pretty good yarn at times.

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   theslateman | Apr 16, 2009 01:55am | #4

   Which ones T or better yet name all the suspects for us Festless souls !

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   seeyou | Apr 16, 2009 02:26am | #5

   L to R

   The Boss of Hogs

   DustinF I think

   TGNY

   Mr T

   an aimless drifter

   Crazylegs

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   theslateman | Apr 16, 2009 02:30am | #6

   I envisioned T as 9.5 ' tall and semi bullet proof  !!

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   seeyou | Apr 16, 2009 02:39am | #7

   I envisioned T as 9.5 ' tall and semi bullet proof  !!

   He is when he's drinking heavy. That picture was taken early in the day.http://www.quittintime.com/      View Image        

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   edwardh1 | Apr 16, 2009 04:44am | #8

   which one is jim jones?

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   Piffin | Apr 16, 2009 02:14pm | #11

   That aimless drifter driveth a minimommyvan 

    

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   seeyou | Apr 16, 2009 02:34pm | #12

   That aimless drifter driveth a minimommyvan

   Nah - it's a full size mommyvan. And it's getting a little long in the tooth. Let's see - It's been up to your little paradise, Tipifest, Northfest, and Peachfest among other cross country jaunts.

   Many know the mommyvan. Some giggle nervously and some tremble when they see it on the horizon. But just like a trainwreck, they can't look away until they see who's riding shotgun: Gunner or the fearsome DW.http://www.quittintime.com/      View Image        

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   Piffin | Apr 16, 2009 02:39pm | #13

   Daughter of mine inherited our minivan,so it is a dog carrier now. # of miles on it means good thing her Beau is a mechanic 

    

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   seeyou | Apr 16, 2009 02:44pm | #14

   Ours MV has been dating the mechanic a little too much lately. We'll probably keep it for a while. DD has her permit and will probably get a car in a year or so which will cut down on the amount of miles put on the MV dramatically. We'll no longer be hauling 6 cheerleaders or basketball players or something everywhere we go.http://www.quittintime.com/      View Image        

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   Hazlett | Apr 16, 2009 01:33pm | #9

   they are easier to install--- but you described a seriously mis-nailed shingle.

   when you nail one--- you have a nail within an inch of each outside edge---and then the other nails must be approx. 12 inches in from the edge----- that allows the offset to develop and the butt joint of the overlapping shingles to land 6 inches away from any nail

   if you lifted the lower corner of a dimensional shingle--and found a nail an inch away--ESPECIALLY near a valley---- there is a high probability of a leak developing in that area
   stephen

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   Piffin | Apr 16, 2009 02:12pm | #10

   Easier unless there is a lot of cutting

    

    

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