- Good points about installation...I've been shadowing a crew and noticed the same thing.
- Saw two roofs recently, same neighborhood, same materials—one looked great after 10 years, the other was already curling up. Asked my mentor why, and he said ventilation and nailing technique were probably off.
- Makes me wonder though...is training for roofers getting better or worse these days? Seems like skill level varies a lot from crew to crew.
- Anyway, reassuring to hear that good workmanship still matters. Gives me hope I'm learning something valuable.
"Makes me wonder though...is training for roofers getting better or worse these days?"
Funny you mention that...I was just talking to an older roofer last week, and he swears training was tougher back in his day—classic "uphill both ways" kinda guy. But honestly, from what I've seen, it's not really about formal training getting better or worse. It's more about whether the crew actually cares enough to do it right. Good roofers still exist, but you gotta sift through a lot of "good enough" attitudes to find them.
Interesting points here. I've noticed the same thing about attitudes on roofing crews—some guys are meticulous, others just want to clock out ASAP. But I'm not sure it's entirely fair to pin it all on the roofers themselves. I've been wondering lately if the materials we're using these days might be playing a bigger role than we think.
I mean, manufacturers keep pushing "new and improved" shingles or membranes, claiming they're lighter, easier to install, and supposedly last longer. But in practice, it seems like roofs aren't holding up as long as they used to. Maybe it's just me being skeptical, but could it be that these newer materials aren't quite living up to the hype? Or maybe they're more sensitive to installation errors, making even small mistakes more costly down the line?
Last summer I worked on a project where we had to redo a roof that was barely 8 years old. The homeowner was understandably frustrated, and when we stripped it down, the shingles were brittle and curling badly—way worse than you'd expect at that age. The original crew wasn't exactly top-tier (judging by some questionable flashing details), but still, you'd think modern shingles would handle a little imperfection better than that.
Has anyone else noticed this kind of pattern with newer roofing products? Are we trading durability for convenience without realizing it?
I've been thinking about this too. Could it be that manufacturers are prioritizing ease of installation and cost savings over long-term durability? I mean, lighter shingles sound great when you're hauling them up a ladder all day, but does lighter always mean better quality? I worked on a job recently where the shingles practically crumbled in our hands after just 6-7 years...makes me wonder if we're sacrificing lifespan for convenience without even realizing it.
- Noticed the same thing with our complex—shingles barely lasted 8 yrs this time.
- Maybe it's not just weight, but cheaper materials overall?
- Definitely seems like durability took a backseat somewhere along the line...
