cheryl_wanderer6231
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RE: Lowered my insurance bill after a roof inspection—anyone else surprised?

That zip code mess is honestly one of the most frustrating parts of dealing with insurance. I’m in a suburb just outside OKC and my neighbor across th...

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RE: When hail meets metal: a suburban legend

Yeah, I hear you—those little dents seem harmless until they’re not. I used to let them slide too, but after a surprise leak in the guest room ceiling...

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

That’s pretty much where I land too. I’ve got a 90s ranch with a low slope, and shingle repairs are just way less intimidating than dealing with metal...

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RE: Flat roofs and heavy rain: is it a disaster waiting to happen?

Honestly, bigger drains help a bit, but they’re not a magic fix. I put in oversized scuppers after my first winter because the standard ones just coul...

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RE: Navigating local rules for adding a green roof: my step-by-step

That’s classic—bureaucracy never cares if your roof gets one inch of rain or a hundred. I had to submit three different “revised” plans before they’d ...

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RE: Quick fix or redo: dealing with damaged aluminum flashing

I’ve had a patch job go sideways, but honestly, it was my fault for rushing it. Used some bargain-bin goop and didn’t really clean the spot—just slapp...

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RE: Trying to pick a shingle that won’t cook my attic—Malarkey worth it?

I switched to Malarkey last year after a nasty hailstorm shredded my old shingles. They’re definitely tougher—I haven’t seen any new dings since. But ...

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RE: LOOKING FOR GOOD PLACES TO BUY METAL ROOFING SHEETS

Man, I’ve been there—tried to fudge the overlap once with a pair of channel locks and it looked okay until the first hard rain, then I had the same po...

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RE: finally found an underlayment that lasts—what's your experience?

I hear you on the basics. I got sucked into the hype and paid extra for a “lifetime” underlayment last time I reroofed. Honestly, it’s still the attic...

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RE: Keeping rust at bay when you're near the ocean

I get the logic behind passivating solutions, but honestly, I’ve never seen much difference after using them. Maybe it’s just my setup, but I feel lik...

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RE: Roof Dramas: Shingles vs. Metal After Heavy Rain

We went metal about 5 years ago and honestly, the noise thing is way overblown. With decent insulation, it's barely noticeable even in heavy rain. Cos...

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