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RE: Keeping algae off Atlas shingles: My quick hack
That sideways rain leak thing isn’t just you - mine’s got a spot that only drips if the wind’s howling from the east. Drives me nuts trying to track it down. I’ve also given up on copper strips; algae just laughs at them...
RE: Keeping algae off Atlas shingles: My quick hack
Yeah, I hear you on the copper - patina’s not ideal, but those black streaks drive me nuts. I’ve wondered about painting the edge too, but I’m worried it’d block the runoff that actually kills the algae. Tried the “algae...
RE: Swapping Out Roof Vent Boots With The Seasons - Worth The Hassle?
Totally agree on not tossing boots just because they’re a few years old. I’ve had the same ones on my place for almost six years now - checked them every fall and spring, like you said, and they’re still holding up. I ge...
RE: Why does every car brand have their own weird shade of red?
I’ve had a mix of green and shingle on my own place for years - odd rooflines, nothing standard. Like you said, I found that as long as you’re smart with drainage and check things after heavy rain or thaw, it’s not a ni...
RE: Feeling good about my switch to composite tiles - worth it?
I switched to composite tiles about three years ago after a nasty hailstorm shredded my old asphalt shingles. Honestly, I was skeptical at first - didn’t love the idea of paying more upfront, and the sales pitch sounded ...
RE: How often do you actually get your business roof checked?
Twice a year sounds a bit much to me, but I get why you’d want the peace of mind - especially if you’ve had issues caught early. I’m in the Midwest where we get wild temp swings and hail, so I stick with once a year, usu...
RE: ROOF SURVIVED HURRICANE, BUT WAS IT JUST LUCK?
I get what you’re saying about the details making or breaking a roof, but I honestly think luck is a bigger factor than most folks want to admit. My house has a 25-year-old 3-tab shingle roof - nothing fancy, just standa...
RE: thinking about splurging on better roofing - worth it or nah?
I can vouch for cool roofs being pretty effective even in the Midwest. I'm in Illinois, and we replaced our old shingles with reflective roofing about three years ago. Definitely noticed our AC working less during peak s...
RE: telling apart fresh leaks from old ones is driving me nuts
Painter's tape has been pretty safe on my slate tiles, but I never leave it more than a day or two - learned that lesson the hard way on some painted drywall. Those washable crayons sound intriguing, though I'm a bit ske...
RE: is it just me or are roofs wearing out faster these days?
I've heard ventilation blamed a lot for early roof wear, but honestly, I think the roofing materials themselves aren't what they used to be. Could manufacturers be cutting corners these days... or am I just imagining it?
RE: LOOKING FOR GOOD PLACES TO BUY METAL ROOFING SHEETS
I definitely agree on the stainless steel screws with neoprene washers. Learned that lesson the hard way when I helped my brother redo his roof a few years back. He went cheap on galvanized fasteners to save a buck, and ...
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RE: quoted cost or overall bang for your buck?
Totally agree with this. Had a similar experience when we replaced our fridge last year. Thought we'd scored a deal because the price was too good to pass up, but within weeks the ice maker started freezing up and the do...
RE: keeping a tarp from flying off the roof is driving me nuts
I get the frustration, had a similar battle last spring when we had a leak. Tried bricks first - total fail. Ended up using those heavy-duty tarp clips someone mentioned, but honestly, the real game changer was angling t...