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RE: How often do you actually get your business roof checked?
- Bird nests and mystery drips - classic roof drama. - Honestly, I do a quick look twice a year (spring/fall), but after any big storm, I’m up there sooner. - Older roofs love to surprise you... sometimes it’s just “...
RE: Would you worry about lightning if your house had a metal roof?
- Had a metal roof put on one of my rentals a few years back - installer gave me the same “main ground is fine” spiel. - Midwest storms are no joke. Lost a couple TVs and a fridge to a nearby strike last summer. Insura...
RE: Weighing the pros and cons: full roof removal vs. just adding a new layer
Full tear-off is definitely the gold standard, but overlays aren’t always a disaster waiting to happen - just gotta pick your battles. - If your roof deck’s in good shape and you’ve got solid ventilation, an overlay can...
RE: Why does cleaning up nail clippings always turn into a scavenger hunt?
- Seriously, it’s like they have legs. I once thought I’d cleared a whole parking lot after a siding job - ran the magnet sweeper twice, even checked under the bushes. Next week, someone found a nail in their tire... ...
RE: Nailing Down Roof Age: Finally Got My Policy Approved After a Headache
- Been there - last time I tried to “trace” a leak, I ended up with three holes and still missed the mark. - Borescopes are cool in theory, but I swear they make me more confused half the time. - Texture blending? My...
RE: Update Roof Ventilation ?
- Had a similar setup in one of my rentals - attic right next to the master bath, barely any vents. Figured the builder was just saving a few bucks or maybe didn’t want bath steam sneaking into the attic. - Never saw mol...