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RE: QUICK FIX FOR ROOF LEAKS: DOES A TARP REALLY HOLD UP?
Blue tarps really are a short-term fix, especially with the UV down here. I’ve seen them literally shred in a week during peak summer. The heavy-duty silver ones do last a bit longer, but even then, wind can work them lo...
RE: Would you worry about lightning if your house had a metal roof?
Curious about the tree-bridging question - if a big branch falls and connects your metal roof to the ground, technically that could change the path for a lightning strike, but in practice, the metal roof itself is alread...
RE: Would you worry about lightning if your house had a metal roof?
Metal roofs and lightning get lumped together a lot, but honestly, the science just doesn’t back up the fear. Metal actually helps disperse the energy if your house does get hit, and it’s not any more likely to attract a...