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RE: insurance fine print strikes again - what would you do?
Had a similar surprise myself when I built a deck extension. Thought it was covered under existing policy, but nope - had to add it separately. Insurance fine print is sneaky stuff...now I double-check everything with my...
RE: how hot is too hot when welding TPO roofing?
Yeah, totally agree with this. I've noticed ambient temperature and even direct sunlight can really throw off my weld consistency. Curious if anyone's experimented with shading their work area or using reflective tarps t...
RE: Quick fix or redo: dealing with damaged aluminum flashing
I had a similar experience a couple years ago - thought I'd save myself some trouble by just patching up the flashing with sealant. Worked fine for about three months, then started leaking again during a heavy storm...le...
RE: Just got a roof inspection PDF that's straight outta sci-fi
Yeah, drones are great for spotting obvious issues, but subtle stuff like moss or loose shingles can slip right by. I usually use drone footage as a first pass, then climb up if something feels off. Speaking of moss buil...
RE: finally found a roofing company that didn't rip me off
Yeah, I totally get that. I've done a few DIY roofing repairs myself, and even though I know the technical side pretty well, I still found myself hovering a bit when I finally hired pros for a full replacement. It's toug...
RE: Commercial Roofs and Fire Safety: TPO vs EPDM
I've dealt with both TPO and EPDM on different buildings, and from what I've seen, TPO does have a slight edge in fire resistance. EPDM isn't bad by any means, but TPO usually comes with built-in fire retardants, which c...
RE: Roofing roulette: whose warranty saves the day?
Yeah, warranty fine print is a real minefield. Had a similar issue with skylight flashing - thought the leak was right there, but nope, water was sneaking in from a vent pipe halfway across the roof. Took me forever to t...
RE: Best ways to insulate a modified bitumen roof?
Agree slope alone can work, but insulation-wise, I'd still lean toward adding something extra beneath the bitumen. I've seen roofs with just slope and good drainage hold up fine structurally, but insulation performance i...