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breezel25
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RE: Anyone else annoyed by how fast roof coatings peel off?
Honestly, I think a lot of the “premium” coatings are just overhyped. We had similar flaking with two different brands, both supposedly top-tier. Switched to a white elastomeric with recycled content and it’s held up way...
RE: How Often Do You Really Need to Service Your Stuff?
I get where people are coming from with the “low maintenance” skepticism, but I think it gets a little overblown in these threads. I’ve had a green roof for about six years (Chicago suburbs), and honestly, the upkeep has...
RE: Anyone else annoyed by how fast roof coatings peel off?
White reflective membranes definitely help with cooling, but I wouldn’t call them bulletproof in the Midwest. I put one on my garage roof a few years back - helped drop the temp inside by at least 10 degrees in July, whi...
RE: Keeping algae off Atlas shingles: My quick hack
That’s the truth - seen too many folks blast away at their roof thinking it’ll solve everything, only to end up with granules in the gutters and a patchy mess. I’m with you on the garden sprayer and mild cleaner route. I...