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what type of roof is it

6 years ago

And what color roof?

Craftsman Home - Lake Simcoe · More Info

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DeCola Windows & Doors Inc.
6 years ago
Hi estee2727! Unfortunately we do not have that information as we only supplied the windows for this project, sorry about that.
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