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RE: Did you know shingles get layered like fish scales?

- That “shed-off” granule thing gets folks worried for no reason. - Couldn’t agree more—bald spots are a red flag. - Fish scale pattern’s neat un...

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

- Not sure I’d write off the “cool” membranes quite so fast. Seen quite a few roofs after hurricanes where the membrane made the difference between a ...

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RE: Keeping rust at bay when you're near the ocean

- Totally get where you’re coming from. That salt air just eats everything, no matter what you throw at it. - Honestly, that’s been my experience too...

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RE: Would tile roofs survive a harsh winter up north?

- Noticed this: . That’s the big thing with tile where I am—freeze/thaw cycles can really mess with them. - Seen a few jobs where tiles cracked from...

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RE: How tricky is too tricky when fixing modern gadgets?

- Seen this a lot after storms—folks think their gadgets/appliances are toast, but a little digging can surprise you. - That toolkit is key. I’ve fix...

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RE: Roof upkeep through the seasons—did you see this?

- Totally get the frustration. That line——hits home for a lot of us. - Copper strips are kind of hit or miss, especially if you’ve got a lot of shade ...

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RE: LOOKING FOR GOOD PLACES TO BUY METAL ROOFING SHEETS

- That “it’s all the same under there” line made me laugh. I’ve heard it too, but after a couple hail storms last year, I’m not convinced. - Standar...

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RE: Hypothetical scenario: your roofer suggests a contractor network you've never heard of

Fair points overall, but a couple things I'd push back on slightly: - Networks aren't always the best gauge of quality. Sure, they're convenient and ...

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RE: My Roof Check Routine Saved Me Big Time—Anyone Else Tried This?

Drone inspections are pretty handy, actually. A buddy of mine used one after a nasty hailstorm—found damage he couldn't spot from the ground or even w...

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RE: How tricky is too tricky when fixing modern gadgets?

Totally agree with this. Had lightning fry my smart sprinkler controller last spring—manual was zero help. Ended up on YouTube pausing every 5 seconds...

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RE: Best ways to insulate a modified bitumen roof?

- Totally agree reflective coatings are pretty climate-dependent—seen them underperform in humid areas. - Foam boards can definitely cut energy costs,...

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RE: roof vents and the mysterious midnight drip

Had a similar mystery drip issue a while back—turned out our bathroom exhaust fan was venting straight into the attic (facepalm moment). A few quick c...

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RE: Finally fixed the mini lake forming on my roof

Had a similar issue a while back—tried sealing it myself with some DIY roof sealant stuff from the hardware store. Worked okay for a couple rains, but...

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