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RE: ROOF SURVIVED HURRICANE, BUT WAS IT JUST LUCK?

Exactly this. I've seen roofs built to textbook standards still lose shingles, while older roofs somehow survive untouched. Sounds like you've made sm...

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RE: how much does fixing up after a big storm usually set you back?

That's spot on. Last spring, I inspected a roof after a pretty rough storm—initially seemed minor, but moisture had crept in unnoticed, damaging insul...

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RE: Quick fix or redo: dealing with damaged aluminum flashing

Good points, especially about heating the aluminum—I've found that helpful too. One thing I'd add is considering the age of the flashing. Older alumin...

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RE: Roofing near the ocean—did you know salt air eats metal?

Interesting points, but I'm not entirely convinced stainless steel fasteners are always the best choice. I've seen cases where stainless screws caused...

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RE: LOOKING FOR GOOD PLACES TO BUY METAL ROOFING SHEETS

That's a good point about local support—something people often overlook when comparing prices. I've had clients run into similar issues with online me...

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RE: trouble getting a watertight seal on shed skylights

That's actually a solid tip—warming the adhesive can definitely help, especially in colder weather when tapes and sealants tend to stiffen up. I've se...

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