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RE: Would Malarkey shingles survive a solar-powered zombie apocalypse?
Honestly, I think you’re onto something with the “zebra look.” My uncle’s place has Malarkeys too (Pacific Northwest, so moss central), and his roof’s got more stripes than a referee’s shirt. He tried that same vinegar a...
RE: Why does every car brand have their own weird shade of red?
Partial metal retrofits always remind me of those cars you see with one red door and the rest of the car is, like, faded maroon. You know it’s technically “red,” but it’s not fooling anyone. I get what you’re saying abou...
RE: Battling winter roof woes: heat cables vs. more insulation?
I hear you on the heat cables - my uncle’s house looked like a Christmas light factory exploded on his eaves one year. He swore by them until he realized his attic was basically a sauna. Once he beefed up the insulation,...
RE: Would you worry about lightning if your house had a metal roof?
Metal roofs and lightning freaked me out at first, but after working on a few, I realized the roof itself isn’t the problem - it’s what happens after the zap. My uncle’s place actually had a big branch fall and “bridge” ...
RE: Why does picking between layering new shingles or ripping everything off have to be so confusing?
I get what you’re saying, but honestly, I’ve seen plenty of houses with two layers that are still standing just fine - no saggy rafters or anything wild. Not saying it’s always the best move, but sometimes ripping everyt...
RE: Why does picking between layering new shingles or ripping everything off have to be so confusing?
I get wanting to save cash, but double-layering kinda freaks me out. My uncle did it and now his roof looks like a lumpy mattress. Plus, if you ever need repairs, finding leaks is a pain... not to mention the extra weigh...
RE: Lowered my insurance bill after a roof inspection - anyone else surprised?
Yeah, I’ve noticed that too. My buddy had a roof that looked like it’d been through a blender, but his insurer barely blinked because he’d just fixed the worst spots. Meanwhile, my place is only a few years old and they ...
RE: Just got a roof inspection PDF that's straight outta sci-fi
Man, those moisture meters are wild. First time I used one, I thought it was broken because it started beeping like crazy over a spot that looked totally fine. Pulled back the insulation and, yeah, it was basically a swa...
RE: How do you keep your gutters from turning into leaf soup?
I tried those foam inserts at my uncle’s place, and honestly, they were more like a leaf sponge than a guard. After one fall, it looked like a chia pet up there - just a soggy mess. I get the appeal since they’re cheap, ...
RE: how much does fixing up after a big storm usually set you back?
$1,900 just for patching and reseeding? Ouch. I guess green roofs are like having a pet - cool until they get sick and you’re hunting for a specialist. I’ve only worked on regular asphalt shingles so far, and even then, ...