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RE: Would you worry about lightning if your house had a metal roof?
Not sure I totally buy that metal’s always the safer bet, even with good grounding. Maybe, but what about the cost? I looked into metal last year and it was almost double what basic shingles cost me. Plus, aren’t repair...
RE: Why does every car brand have their own weird shade of red?
I’ve got a faded red Corolla that’s basically pink at this point, so I feel your pain. Tried one of those “restore” kits last summer - looked decent for maybe a month, then right back to chalky. I’m starting to think unl...
RE: Trying to pick a shingle that won’t cook my attic - Malarkey worth it?
I went down the “cool shingle” rabbit hole last year - almost pulled the trigger on Malarkey, but the price made me pause. Ended up spending half that on better attic vents and sealing up gaps around the soffits. Honestl...
RE: Roofing that stands up to wild weather - anyone tried this?
Yeah, I hear you on the cost of metal. I got a quote last year and it was almost double what shingles would’ve run me. Ended up sticking with asphalt, but I did splurge on the ice & water shield for the whole roof - ...
RE: how long should we honor price quotes?
Yeah, I get the flexibility angle, but doesn't that make budgeting a nightmare? Like, if I'm planning a reno and I've got a quote that's good for "about 30 days, unless something changes," how am I supposed to plan aroun...
RE: Hypothetical scenario: your roofer suggests a contractor network you've never heard of
Yeah, that's exactly how it felt when we were looking for someone to redo our siding last year. The roofer we trusted recommended some contractor network I'd never heard of, and honestly, I was skeptical from the start. ...
RE: Finally got my attic temps under control - here's what worked
I've done exactly that - foam around windows and tight corners, cellulose everywhere else. Worked pretty well, honestly. Just gotta make sure you're not accidentally trapping moisture anywhere... proper venting is key.
RE: ROOFING NIGHTMARE: IF YOU COULD ONLY PICK ONE NAILER...
I've been eyeing gas cartridge nailers myself, but the cost of those cartridges always makes me pause. I mean, how quickly do you go through them on a typical roofing job? If you're doing a whole roof, seems like you'd b...
RE: Figuring out roof support: choosing between rafters and trusses
You're right about the upfront costs being a bit daunting...but have you looked into insurance discounts for green roofs? I've heard some companies offer lower premiums because of the added storm protection. Still, I won...
RE: how long should we honor price quotes?
Have you thought about maybe offering a flexible approach instead of a fixed 14-day window? Like, what if you gave a shorter standard quote - say 7 days - but then clearly mentioned you're open to extending it slightly i...
RE: how hot is too hot when welding TPO roofing?
Interesting test you did there. I've wondered about this myself, especially since I'm considering a darker membrane to match my home's exterior. But if the welder's heat overrides the initial temp difference anyway, does...
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