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Old 10-23-2018, 08:20 PM   #74 (permalink)
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We have found an alternative- steel roofs. Last time I replaced my roof it added 10% to the cost but was expected to last twice as long as asphalt.

I do want a roof on a roof. Solar panels with an air gap shade the roof and reduce A/C use in the summer.
PGE?

I've got them at the apartment and the rate is a flat $0.11/kWh, no TOU pricing. My dinky apt utility bill is about $60/mo, which is larger than my 4 bedroom 2100 sq/ft house utility bill at $40/mo.

Stupid 2/bed apt costs more per month than my house too.
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