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Old 5/11/07, 12:37 AM
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Two layers of what looked like sisalkraft paper under asphalt comp shingles. Does this look familiar?



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I've never seen that before. Curious to see what others say. Just looking at it, it looks woefully inadequate.
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Old 5/11/07, 1:43 AM
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Two layers of what looked like sisalkraft paper under asphalt comp shingles. Does this look familiar?
Howdy Kenton...

Ya' know what it reminds me of? The cheap-arse DIY homeowner who thinks that the kraftpaper backing from insulation would make a fantastic ice barrier !!!

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I have seen it before, but only on manufactured homes.


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I have seen it before, but only on manufactured homes.
Bingo Bob, That's what it was.



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What makes Mobiles so special??
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