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RE: How I dodged a payday loan disaster
That’s the truth. I started snapping pics after a neighbor got burned by a contractor who “forgot” the ice & water shield. Insurance tried to wiggle out of paying for the damage later, but he had no proof. Since then...
RE: Did you know synthetic slate can actually be lighter than real stone?
I’ve wondered about the fading and warping too, especially since I’m in the Midwest where we get those wild temperature swings. My neighbor put on synthetic slate about 12 years ago, and honestly, it still looks pretty s...
RE: Quick fixes for sudden roof leaks - what actually works?
Yeah, I’ve tried those sprays too and honestly, they’re kind of a joke once the weather goes sideways. Last fall, we had a surprise storm and I ended up using some old peel-and-stick flashing I found in the garage. It wo...
RE: Keeping algae off Atlas shingles: My quick hack
Yeah, trimming back branches made a bigger difference than I expected. I used to think it was all about the chemicals, but just getting more sunlight on the roof helped slow down the green fuzz. Still, like you said, not...
RE: Would you worry about lightning if your house had a metal roof?
That’s a good point about the fire risk - my neighbor’s old cedar roof actually did catch once during a storm, so I get the appeal of metal for that reason. Have any of you added a lightning rod or grounding system with ...
RE: Why does picking between layering new shingles or ripping everything off have to be so confusing?
I totally get where you’re coming from. I tried the “shingles over shingles” thing on my old ranch house, thinking it’d be a quick fix and save me some cash. It looked fine for a while, but after a couple of rough winter...
RE: Clearing roof mess: DIY or hire a pro?
I get the whole “just hire a pro” thing, but honestly, I think it depends on the roof and your comfort level. My place is a single-story ranch with a pretty gentle slope, so I’ve always just handled it myself. I actually...
RE: LOOKING FOR GOOD PLACES TO BUY METAL ROOFING SHEETS
Man, I hear you on the color thing - screens just don’t do it justice. I had a “barn red” show up looking more like faded brick, and by then it was too late to swap. I’ve also learned the hard way that warranties are mos...
RE: how hot is too hot when welding TPO roofing?
Yeah, those temp stickers are a joke in the summer sun. I tried using one last July and it was just a black blob before I even started. The “hand test” works for me too - if it’s burning, I just wait. I’ve also tried wor...
RE: How tricky is too tricky when fixing modern gadgets?
Not sure I totally agree about the planned obsolescence part. I mean, yeah, some stuff is definitely built to be tossed, but at the same time, a lot of folks just want their gadgets to survive drops and spills. That “wat...
RE: Hypothetical scenario: your roofer suggests a contractor network you've never heard of
Totally agree with this. When we had our roof done last summer, the main contractor brought in a roofing crew from some network I'd never heard of. I was a bit uneasy at first, but honestly, they were fantastic - fast, p...