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RE: Would you worry about lightning if your house had a metal roof?
I get where you’re coming from - metal’s not some lightning magnet, it just moves the charge fast if it happens. Honestly, I’ve seen more trouble from bad attic insulation than from any roof material. Ice dams are brutal...
RE: Which holds up better over time: felt or synthetic underlayment?
That’s a really important point about vapor permeability. Synthetic underlayments are marketed as a cure-all, but there’s always a tradeoff, especially in older homes or roofs that weren’t designed with low-perm material...
RE: How do you keep your gutters from turning into leaf soup?
Gutter pitch is huge, you’re right - if the water’s just pooling, even the best guards won’t save you from that sludge. I’ve seen some success with micro-mesh screens, especially for pine needles, though they’re not tota...
RE: Anyone else annoyed by how fast roof coatings peel off?
That’s a fair point, but even with perfect prep, some coatings just aren’t engineered for repeated freeze-thaw cycles. I’ve seen properly primed, bone-dry surfaces still end up with peeling after a couple rough winters i...
RE: just read about roof issues popping up after winter - are you checking yours?
I get the concern about shingle grit in the gutters, but honestly, a bit of granule loss after winter isn’t always a red flag. Some shedding is normal, especially after a harsh freeze-thaw cycle. I’ve seen roofs with a d...