alext80
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RE: Did you know shingles get layered like fish scales?

You’re spot on about woven valleys being leak-prone, especially in heavy rain areas. I’ve seen plenty that looked perfect for years, then suddenly you...

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RE: Roof checkups saved me big bucks—anyone else?

I get the appeal of walk-arounds, but honestly, I’ve seen too many folks miss subtle stuff even when they’re up there. Sometimes you just can’t spot a...

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RE: Roof checkups saved me big bucks—anyone else?

Flashing is the sneaky culprit, for sure. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve been called out for a “roof leak” and it’s just a tiny gap in the ste...

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RE: When the inspector thinks your house is older than it is

You’re spot on about it not always being the crew. I’ve seen plenty of jobs where the builder cut corners, especially when they’re up against a deadli...

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RE: Roof upkeep through the seasons—did you see this?

You're spot on about flashing being tricky—seen way too many homes with hidden water damage just because of a tiny gap around the chimney or vent. Ano...

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RE: Struggling with huge jumps between bids

That's a solid point about product quality—seen plenty of cases where the fine print looked great, but the materials just didn't hold up. Had a client...

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RE: thinking about splurging on better roofing—worth it or nah?

Totally relate to the late-night bucket brigade—been there, done that, and still have the PTSD every time it rains hard. Upgrading the roof is honestl...

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RE: Got shingles up intact... feeling pretty proud right now

Nice job getting them up intact, that's definitely not easy. But honestly, resealing older shingles can sometimes be a temporary fix at best. I've see...

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