I’ve seen that too—ridge vents look clean but critters love ’em. Did anyone try those mesh baffles or screens to keep birds and squirrels out? I’m sti...
Yeah, I’ve had the same battle with silt—old pipes in my place mean any heavy rain turns the water brown. I started with just a spin-down, but honestl...
That’s interesting you mention leaks with roof mounts. I’ve only worked on a couple, but one was on a low-slope roof and it did have some water stains...
Honestly, I’ve seen a lot of folks jump straight to tarping, but sometimes it can make things worse if you’re not careful—especially on a steep roof. ...
That’s the part nobody tells you when you’re shopping for shingles or metal. I’ve seen folks spend a fortune on new roofs, but still get leaks because...
I get where you’re coming from—those “just cosmetic” comments always make me a little suspicious too. I mean, dents might not look like much, but what...
Man, I’ve seen that exact thing happen—guys roll out the “green” stuff and then just leave it for days like it’s supposed to be weatherproof on its ow...
That’s a good point about the wind-driven rain. I’ve only done a couple installs so far, but even on the “perfect” ones, I noticed a little rust sneak...
Hmm, I'm not totally convinced soap residue alone would cause noticeable pitting or corrosion, at least not quickly. I've seen metal edging that's bee...
Yeah, I get what you're saying about sealant. Did you notice any corrosion or damage to the aluminum itself when you pulled it off? Curious because I'...
Fair enough, but even those sedum mats aren't totally foolproof, right? Have you considered how they hold up in extreme heat waves or harsh winters? C...
Had something similar happen at my parents' place a while back. They went with concrete tiles from Eagle Roofing, and the tiles themselves were great ...
I get what you're saying, but do you think ice barrier is always necessary in every valley? I've worked on a few roofs where the pitch was steep enoug...
Had a similar thing happen to my folks a while back—insurance tried pulling the "maintenance neglect" card after a hailstorm. They pushed back, docume...