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RE: Would you worry about lightning if your house had a metal roof?
I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve actually seen a few cases where the metal roof itself took a direct hit and fried some electronics even with decent grounding. Not super common, but it happens. Surge protectors a...
RE: Why does cleaning up nail clippings always turn into a scavenger hunt?
Yeah, containment is everything with those little clippings. I’ve tried the towel trick too, but honestly, I always end up finding a rogue piece days later - usually when I’m barefoot. The shallow container works better,...
RE: Would you worry about lightning if your house had a metal roof?
Honestly, I’ve had better luck swapping out the old screws for new ones with fresh washers. Re-tightening only helped for a bit, then the leaks came back after another storm. Oversized cap screws can help if the holes ha...
RE: Keeping algae off Atlas shingles: My quick hack
Couldn’t agree more. I’ve seen roofs that looked solid on paper, but once the gutters got clogged or moss started creeping in, it was game over for the decking underneath. Folks get hung up on weight, but honestly, a lit...
RE: Why does cleaning up nail clippings always turn into a scavenger hunt?
I hear you - after a storm cleanup last year, I thought I’d done a thorough sweep with one of those rolling magnets. Still ended up finding a screw in the backyard weeks later, right where my kid was playing. Honestly, I...
RE: Would you worry about lightning if your house had a metal roof?
Honestly, I’d double-check that with a couple other agents. I’ve seen policies where metal roofs actually got a small discount for hail resistance, but then the fine print was different on lightning or fire. Insurance co...