In our looks-obsessed society, lots of people think that being overweight is an appearance issue. But being overweight is actually a medical concern because it can seriously affect a person's health. The health problems that stem from being overweight go way beyond the ones we usually hear about, like diabetes and heart disease. Being overweight can also affect a person's joints, breathing, sleep, mood, and energy levels.
The average cost for a patio roof addition using low-maintenance wood-patterned aluminum runs for about $6,000 to $10,000 for an area of 20 by 20 feet, as of 2011. A screen can be added for an additional cost of $3,000 to $4,000. Adding a wood lattice roof can range between $500 and $10,000.
1 Do-it-yourself materials to install an asphalt shingle roof on an average one-story ranch-style home (with a gently sloping roof of 1,700-2,100 square feet) can run $680-$3,700, depending on the quality of the materials. If the framing supporting your roof is damaged or rotted, it may need repairing or replacing. 2  Or it might need reinforcing to hold heavier roofing materials. 3  This work could add $1,000-$10,000 or more to the roofing project, depending on what's needed.