May 2020 - Cost vs Value

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ROOFING REPLACEMENT—ASPHALT SHINGLES

Remove and dispose of existing roofing to bare wood sheathing. Install 30 squares of min. 235-lb. fiberglass asphalt shingles (min. 25-year warranty) with new 30-lb. felt (or equivalent synthetic) underlayment, galvanized drip edge, and mill-finish aluminum flashing. Assume a rectangular hip roof; custom flashing at two average-size skylights; and custom cap treatment at vented ridge.

$8.47 Per Square Foot

WINDOW REPLACEMENT—VINYL

Replace 10 existing 3x5-foot double-hung windows with insulated, low-E, simulated-divided-light vinyl windows with a custom-color exterior finish. Trim exterior to match existing; do not disturb existing interior trim.

$1746 Per Window

SIDING REPLACEMENT—VINYL

Replace 1,250 square feet of existing siding with new vinyl siding installed to manufacturer’s specifications. Include factory trim at all openings and corners.

$11.22 Per Square Foot