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RE: Does a workmanship warranty cover a recurring leak at repaired flashing?
Before authorizing another roofer, I’d check the warranty’s notice language very closely. “Written notice” may mean notice within a set number of days after discovering the recurring leak, not simply while the warranty p...
RE: Quick fixes for sudden roof leaks - what actually works?
I’ve tried those peel-and-stick patches too, and yeah, they just don’t stand a chance once July rolls around here. I had one on my shed roof last summer - looked fine for about a week, then it started curling up at the e...
RE: When sparks fly: imagining a wildfire-proof neighborhood
I’ve wrestled with this same problem the last two summers. We’re in a spot where the air’s thick with smoke for weeks, and I’m always torn between sealing things up tight or risking embers sneaking in. I tried that fine ...
RE: When the leaves fight back: a suburban drain mystery
Yeah, I hear you on that. I tried those “no-clog” guards a few years back - looked great at first, but by the second fall, I was up there with a shop vac anyway. Pine needles are like little ninjas, I swear. Cutting down...
RE: if you had to redo your roof tomorrow, what material would you pick?
Had a metal roof put on our last house thinking it’d be the last time I’d ever mess with roofing. Looked sharp at first, but after a couple hailstorms, it was all pockmarked and honestly looked worse than the neighbor’s ...
RE: just read about roof issues popping up after winter - are you checking yours?
I totally get being gun-shy after a squirrel fiasco - had a raccoon chew through my soffit vents a few years back, and that was a headache. But honestly, the mold I found later from poor airflow was way worse (and more e...
RE: just read about roof issues popping up after winter - are you checking yours?
I’ve wondered about those thermal cameras too, but honestly, I can’t help thinking they’re a bit much for the average homeowner. I mean, unless you’re dealing with some major mystery drafts or you’ve got a really complic...
RE: Thinking about replacing my roof - are shingles really worth it?
That’s pretty much my experience too - couldn’t justify the metal price tag, even though it’s tempting. I did shingles a couple years back, and honestly, fixing the attic venting made way more difference than I expected....
RE: Net 30 vs. upfront payment: which works better for you?
Tried to get a Net 30 on a bathroom reno once - didn’t fly. The guy looked at me like I had two heads. Ended up doing 40% up front, which still made me nervous, but at least I wasn’t out the whole amount if things went s...
RE: looking for reliable tile roof brands in the US
That’s been my experience too. I went with a “name brand” (Eagle) thinking I was playing it safe, but after one rough winter, a bunch of tiles started chipping. Turns out the crew rushed the install and didn’t bother wit...
RE: how long should we honor price quotes?
I get where you’re coming from about locking in a price, but I’ve always felt like the whole “price quote expires in X days” thing is a bit of a game. Maybe it’s just me being cautious, but I’ve had contractors try to ru...
RE: ROOF SURVIVED HURRICANE, BUT WAS IT JUST LUCK?
Couldn’t agree more about investing where it counts, even if it stings up front. I’ll admit, I was pretty skeptical about all the “extras” when we had to redo our roof after Sally. The contractor tried to upsell me on pe...
RE: Storm wrecked my yard - here's why I'm glad I called in help
I hear you on the gravel - my neighbor went that route and now spends half his weekends picking out weeds that somehow still pop up between the rocks. I tried landscape fabric under mulch once, but after a couple years, ...
RE: how hot is too hot when welding TPO roofing?
I've noticed the same thing about ambient conditions. Last summer, I was helping my brother-in-law patch up his garage roof with TPO. We started early, and everything was going smooth at around 525°F. But by noon, the su...
RE: Roofing roulette: whose warranty saves the day?
I had a similar situation a few years back. After a nasty storm, shingles started flying off like frisbees. Warranty company immediately said "weather damage," end of story. But I got suspicious because my neighbor's roo...