"Haha, been there... But how do wax pencils hold up in extreme heat? Wondering if they'd melt or smudge on scorching summer days. Anyone tested that yet?"
Yeah, I've actually tried wax pencils during a particularly brutal summer a couple years back. They held up surprisingly well—didn't exactly melt, but they did get a bit soft and smudgy when the shingles got blazing hot. Still readable, though. Honestly, your tape idea wasn't bad at all... we all have those "seemed smart at the time" moments, trust me. You're doing great.
I've never personally tried wax pencils, but I gotta admit I'm a bit skeptical about them holding up long-term. I mean, sure, they might stay readable, but if they're getting soft and smudgy, wouldn't that eventually make them harder to read clearly? Especially if you're marking something important like damaged shingles or spots needing attention.
"Honestly, your tape idea wasn't bad at all... we all have those 'seemed smart at the time' moments, trust me."
Haha, yeah, I've definitely had my share of those moments too. But honestly, I've found that a simple carpenter's pencil works pretty well. They're cheap, easy to sharpen, and the marks seem to hold up better in heat and rain. Plus, no worries about melting or smudging. Might be worth giving it a shot next time you're up there.
I've actually used wax pencils before, and yeah... they can get a bit messy in hot weather. Carpenter pencils are solid, but lately I've switched to lumber crayons—they're tougher and hold up surprisingly well in rain. Might be worth checking out next time you're up there.
"lately I've switched to lumber crayons—they're tougher and hold up surprisingly well in rain."
Good call on the lumber crayons. I stumbled onto them by accident after losing my carpenter pencil down the gutter (still there, probably). They're definitely sturdier, especially when you're marking shingles or flashing that's damp from morning dew...
Lumber crayons are decent, but honestly, I've found soapstone markers even better for roof inspections. They're tough enough to handle rough shingles and flashing, plus they don't smear or fade easily—even in wet conditions. I used lumber crayons for a while, but they tend to get blunt pretty fast, especially on textured surfaces. Soapstone stays sharp longer and gives cleaner lines. Might be worth giving them a shot next time you're up there...
