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RE: Torch-down roofs: saw a news piece about fire risks—thoughts?

Yeah, I’ve seen those EPDM seams start to curl up after a rough winter—especially on buildings that don’t get much sun. It’s not always a disaster, bu...

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RE: Keeping algae off Atlas shingles: My quick hack

Yeah, I’ve seen the same thing—zinc strips sound good on paper, but if you’ve got a north-facing roof or heavy tree cover, it’s just not enough. Coppe...

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RE: just read about roof issues popping up after winter—are you checking yours?

Yeah, I hear you on the condensation and ice damming—metal roofs aren’t the magic fix some folks think. I’ve had a couple buildings where even with so...

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RE: How do you keep your gutters from turning into leaf soup?

I get the frustration with brush inserts, but I’ve actually had better luck with them than mesh in some of my buildings—especially where the trees are...

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RE: Could Skipping Roof Checkups Cost You Your Claim?

I get the idea behind all the photo documentation, but honestly, half the time the insurance adjusters barely look at what I send. Still, I keep recor...

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RE: Thinking about replacing my roof—are shingles really worth it?

I get where you’re coming from—there’s always that temptation to switch things up, thinking it’ll solve everything. I’ve managed a bunch of properties...

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