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RE: just read about roof issues popping up after winter - are you checking yours?
That’s exactly what I’ve seen too. Zinc strips halfway down just don’t get the job done. I get why folks try it - maybe thinking it’ll “double up” on coverage or something - but the water just doesn’t carry enough zinc f...
RE: Thinking about replacing my roof - are shingles really worth it?
I’ve seen the same thing with “lifetime” shingles not even making it halfway, especially in spots where the attic’s basically a sauna in summer and a freezer in winter. My uncle’s place had 25-year shingles, but after ab...
RE: Would You Pick Clay Tiles for Your Roof or Something Else?
I get where you’re coming from - my folks’ place is from the early 60s and we ran into the same headache when we started talking about swapping out the old asphalt shingles for something heavier. The idea of a green roof...
RE: Would you worry about lightning if your house had a metal roof?
I get the appeal of metal - less hassle with leaks and you don’t have to mess with shingles blowing off every storm. But do you ever worry about resale value with all those hail dents? I’ve seen a few houses where the ro...
RE: Nailing Down Roof Age: Finally Got My Policy Approved After a Headache
Man, I don’t get why some insurance companies are still so weird about digital copies. It’s not like anyone’s keeping paper invoices in pristine shape for 20 years, especially for something like a roof. You’d think a sca...
RE: Would tile roofs survive a harsh winter up north?
I’ve heard the energy savings pitch for green roofs too, and yeah, the insulation is legit. But it’s wild how much the drainage side gets overlooked. Someone in my family tried a green roof thinking it’d be mostly about ...
RE: When hail meets metal: a suburban legend
I get what you’re saying, but honestly, I’d take Fluid Film over the thick rubberized stuff any day. That rubber coating just cracks after a couple winters, then you’re stuck scraping it off. Yeah, Fluid Film needs redoi...
RE: If underlayments had a race: which one would cross the finish line last?
Has anyone actually had a recycled-fiber underlayment survive a full Texas summer? I keep seeing them on the shelf, but I just can’t picture them holding up under that kind of heat. I get wanting to go green, but if it’s...
RE: Keeping rust at bay when you're near the ocean
I get where you’re coming from, but I’m not sure I’d be that relaxed about it. I’ve seen a couple jobs where folks took the “it’s just rust” approach and then ended up with way bigger headaches down the line - especially...
RE: Finally got my attic temps under control - here's what worked
Had a similar thing happen last winter - went up to add more insulation and found half the baffles shoved out of place from when the HVAC guys were crawling around. Didn’t even notice until I saw frost on some of the raf...
RE: finally found an underlayment that lasts - what's your experience?
Mixing underlayments is interesting - did you notice any issues where the felt and synthetic met up? I’ve heard some folks say seams can be a weak point, especially if the porch gets a lot of wind-driven rain. Just curio...
RE: how long should we honor price quotes?
I get what you mean about feeling stuck between a rock and a hard place. The price adjustment clause is pretty standard now, but yeah, I’ve seen a couple clients get upset when the final bill jumps. Most folks seem to un...
RE: ROOFING NIGHTMARE: IF YOU COULD ONLY PICK ONE NAILER...
Interesting to hear your experience, but I'm wondering if maybe the issue was more about that specific cordless model rather than cordless nailers in general? I've used a couple of newer battery-powered ones lately, and ...
RE: Quick fix or redo: dealing with damaged aluminum flashing
Yeah, duct tape never ends well with flashing... but honestly, who hasn't tried it at least once? Did you end up replacing the whole section or just patching it properly afterward? Sometimes you can get away with targete...
RE: how hot is too hot when welding TPO roofing?
Could it be temperature rather than moisture that's affecting your welds? I've found that cooler temps early in the morning sometimes cause my welder to struggle a bit, making the seams harder to bond evenly. Moisture mi...