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RE: Would Malarkey shingles survive a solar-powered zombie apocalypse?
I’ll second the point about solar installers being rough on shingles - mine left a couple scuffs and one spot where the granules were scraped off. I used Malarkey Highlander, not Legacy, but still noticed they held up be...
RE: Why does every car brand have their own weird shade of red?
That’s pretty much been my experience too. My wife’s old Mazda 3 (bright red) sat outside for years and barely faded, but my brother’s Chevy truck started looking pink after just a couple summers. I’ve always wondered if...
RE: Why does picking between layering new shingles or ripping everything off have to be so confusing?
I’ve layered shingles once, and honestly, it was mostly because of budget. Midwest winters are brutal, but the old layer was still solid - no curling or soft spots - so I figured it was worth a shot. Five years later, no...
RE: When hail meets metal: a suburban legend
I get where you’re coming from, but I actually had a different experience after last year’s hailstorm. We put on a standing seam roof with a Class 4 impact rating, and while there were a few dings, the coating itself did...
RE: Just got a roof inspection PDF that's straight outta sci-fi
That’s the truth. I had a squirrel move in under some old flashing once - sounded like someone rolling marbles at all hours. I get the temptation to go green, but you nailed it on the weight. I poked around my own ’67 ro...
RE: Why is every roof part named something weird?
It’s wild how those terms sneak up and trip you, even after years of dealing with repairs. I remember the first time someone mentioned “soffit venting” to me - had to Google it right there on the spot. The names sound li...
RE: When the leaves fight back: a suburban drain mystery
Pine needles are relentless, I’ll give you that. I tried the mesh screens a couple years back, thinking they’d be a step up from the foam, but those little needles just wedged themselves right into the holes. Ended up wi...
RE: How long can you wait before that leaky roof becomes a real problem?
I’ve actually tried drying out fiberglass in place after a minor leak, thinking I could save some hassle, but it just never seemed to fully dry - ended up with a musty smell months later. Learned my lesson there. Did you...
RE: finally found an underlayment that lasts - what's your experience?
We had to mess with the soffit vents a bit after switching to synthetic - seemed like airflow just wasn’t quite right at first. I’m in a humid area, so I get nervous about trapped moisture. Did you notice any difference ...
RE: Figuring out roof support: choosing between rafters and trusses
I totally get what you mean about the truss maze - my first house had those prefab trusses and I swear, every time I needed to run a new cable or just store something up there, it felt like a game of Twister. When I did ...
RE: Figuring out roof support: choosing between rafters and trusses
I hear you on the wiring - trying to thread Romex through those webs of trusses made me feel like I was auditioning for Cirque du Soleil. I do kind of miss the headroom for storage, though. Did you notice any difference ...
RE: Roofing roulette: whose warranty saves the day?
Can't stress enough how true this is. A few years back, I had a similar issue with shingles that started curling way before their supposed lifespan. At first, I figured I was out of luck - couldn't even remember exactly ...
RE: is it just me or are roofs wearing out faster these days?
I've noticed the same thing with shingles lately - my neighbor replaced his roof just five years ago, and it's already curling at the edges. Makes me wonder if manufacturers are cutting corners or something...anyone trie...
RE: telling apart fresh leaks from old ones is driving me nuts
The pencil trick is clever - wish I'd thought of that before tearing into drywall a few months back. Had this faint spot on my ceiling, convinced myself it was fresh and spreading. Ended up cutting a hole only to find bo...
RE: HOW LONG DOES FLOOR UNDERLAYMENT REALLY LAST?
Good advice there. I learned this the hard way when we redid our kitchen floor a few years back. The foam underlayment was basically dust after about 6-7 years, especially near the sink and dishwasher. Switched to cork a...