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RE: Keeping algae off Atlas shingles: My quick hack
I get what you mean about copper, but I’ve actually had better luck with zinc strips on my last place - maybe it’s just the way the rain hits my roof? About the bleach, though, - same here. I switched to a diluted vineg...
RE: Feeling good about my switch to composite tiles - worth it?
Yeah, I’ve noticed composite tiles are way quieter than metal when it pours - no more feeling like you’re inside a drum set during a hailstorm. Moss is still a pain here (PNW), but at least the tiles don’t rust. Recyclin...
RE: Update Roof Ventilation ?
I’ve actually seen that happen - too many vents can mess things up, especially if they’re not balanced between intake and exhaust. My dad’s house had a bunch of extra roof vents added over the years, and in winter you co...
RE: Update Roof Ventilation ?
Had the same thing happen with a squirrel a couple years back - little guy chewed right through the vent screen. I get what you mean about those baffles, though. They look flimsy but somehow they do the job. Did you noti...
RE: Avoiding Commercial Project Underbids
I hear you on that. Last year, I was helping out on a school reroof and the GC handed us this estimate with “miscellaneous” eating up like 8% of the total. When we asked what that actually covered, suddenly it split into...
RE: ROOF SURVIVED HURRICANE, BUT WAS IT JUST LUCK?
Luck’s part of it, but honestly, I’d bet on the install every time. I’ve seen a neighbor’s roof hold up while the house next door lost half its panels - same storm, same metal, just different attention to detail. Ever no...
RE: Figuring out roof support: choosing between rafters and trusses
That’s exactly what I ran into when I looked at my own attic - those W-trusses are everywhere, and it’s like a jungle gym up there. I get why people want to open up the space, but every contractor I’ve talked to basicall...
RE: how hot is too hot when welding TPO roofing?
Are you welding TPO in direct sunlight or shade? I've noticed that direct sun can make the membrane super soft, even at lower temps. Usually, around 900-1000°F on the gun works fine, but if it's really hot out, dialing i...
RE: Roofing roulette: whose warranty saves the day?
Yeah, warranties are definitely tricky territory. Ever notice how the more you pay, the clearer the warranty seems to get? Funny how that works. I've seen some warranties that practically promise the moon, but when push ...
RE: roofing that survives crazy wind - what would you do?
Honestly, have you thought about metal roofing? Properly installed metal roofs can handle some seriously intense winds - like hurricane-level gusts. The key is making sure it's anchored down right and has good wind uplif...