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RE: Swapping Out Roof Vent Boots With The Seasons - Worth The Hassle?
I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve seen boots go bad way faster in spots with constant sun and hail - like, less than five years sometimes. Even with good flashing, the rubber just gets brittle. Maybe not every sea...
RE: Why some roof coatings actually make things worse
Tried one of those “breathable” coatings on a customer’s warehouse a couple summers back. Honestly, it didn’t make much difference with our crazy Midwest humidity - water still hung around after any decent rain. The idea...
RE: Keeping algae off Atlas shingles: My quick hack
Tree limbs are sneaky - one year you think you’ve got ‘em trimmed back, next thing you know, there’s moss and algae creeping in from all that extra shade. I had a customer last spring who swore by those chemical washes, ...
RE: Feeling good about my switch to composite tiles - worth it?
Funny how a new roof can change the whole feel of a place, right? I’ve seen folks stress for years over leaks or rattling in storms, then finally get the upgrade and wonder why they waited so long. It’s not flashy, but t...
RE: How do you keep your gutters from turning into leaf soup?
I hear you on the regular cleaning being the most reliable, but I’ve actually had a bit of luck with those reverse curve guards - at least in areas without pine trees overhead. Yeah, you get some water overshoot in a dow...
RE: Navigating local rules for adding a green roof: my step-by-step
That’s the part that drives me nuts too - one inspector says you’re good, next one wants something totally different. I’ve had it happen with storm repairs, where I’m halfway through a job and suddenly the rules change b...
RE: Weighing the pros and cons: full roof removal vs. just adding a new layer
Full tear-off is definitely the way to go if you’re already seeing soft spots and mold. I’ve seen too many folks try to save a buck by just slapping another layer on, only to end up with a much bigger headache down the r...