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RE: When hail meets metal: a suburban legend
That’s the thing with metal - folks always talk up the longevity, but once you’ve got a breach, rust moves in fast, especially with Gulf Coast humidity. I’ve seen tarps last maybe a week before the wind gets under them a...
RE: If underlayments could talk: which one would outlast the others?
That’s the truth. I’ve had a couple projects where the crew swore they’d get shingles down before the rain, but you know how forecasts go... Ended up with soggy felt and a lot of finger-pointing. Since then, I stick with...
RE: Why does every car brand have their own weird shade of red?
I’ve seen the same thing with red fading faster, especially on south-facing roofs. In my experience, the material matters almost as much as the color - some of those newer recycled shingles seem to hold up better, but th...
RE: When hail meets metal: a suburban legend
Had a hail claim last year - metal roof, Texas. I sent drone shots along with close-ups from the ground. Adjuster barely glanced at the drone pics, wanted to see the dents up close. For me, drone was more about documenti...
RE: just read about roof issues popping up after winter - are you checking yours?
Couldn’t agree more. I manage a few older buildings and the weird roof shapes are always the trouble spots. Even with rubber, if the flashing isn’t done right around chimneys or vents, you’ll get leaks eventually. I’ve s...
RE: how long should we honor price quotes?
I hear you on the 30-day window. Last year, I had a painter quote me for a hallway and stairwell job - by the time the HOA approved it (which took forever, as usual), his supplier had bumped up paint prices by 20%. He wa...
RE: When the inspector thinks your house is older than it is
Had a guy last fall who basically ignored the fact that the roof was only three years old because of a few mossy patches. I get it, but sometimes they act like a little green fuzz means the whole thing’s about to cave in...