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RE: Anyone have experience with shingles that hold up against hail?
That’s a good point. I went with Class 4 asphalt because of the price, but after two hailstorms, I’m already seeing some granule loss. Didn’t expect to be up on the roof this soon. If I had to do it again, I’d probably b...
RE: Clearing roof mess: DIY or hire a pro?
I get the appeal of just grabbing a broom and handling it yourself, but I’ve got to push back a little. My first winter, I thought, “How hard can it be?” Got up there, slipped on some moss I hadn’t noticed, and nearly to...
RE: Getting attic airflow right: my step-by-step for better roof health
I went the cheaper route with zinc-coated screws last summer, and honestly, I’m already seeing some rust after just one winter (Midwest, lots of freeze/thaw). Reading your post, I’m starting to think stainless would’ve b...
RE: How often do you actually get your business roof checked?
I totally get where you’re coming from. I tried doing my own “walkaround” last fall and honestly, I wasn’t sure what was normal wear and what was a problem. My roof’s flat with some weird seams, so I ended up calling a r...
RE: Update Roof Ventilation ?
I get what you mean about the O’Hagin vents - 18 sounds like a lot, and drilling into joists isn’t my idea of a fun weekend either. When I was looking at vent options, I kept running into the same “more is better” advice...