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RE: Would Malarkey shingles survive a solar-powered zombie apocalypse?
I hear you on the shade - algae resistance only goes so far when your roof’s basically a moss farm. I’ve tried copper strips on my north-facing low-slope section, and honestly, they seem to slow moss down more than zinc ...
RE: Weighing the pros and cons: full roof removal vs. just adding a new layer
Not gonna lie, I get why folks want to strip everything down, but sometimes it’s just not practical - especially if you’re trying to keep waste out of the landfill. I’ve seen overlays work fine on smaller, well-ventilate...
RE: Would you worry about lightning if your house had a metal roof?
I get the concern about grounding, but honestly, metal roofs aren’t magnets for lightning - they just happen to be good at handling it if it does strike. I’ve seen plenty of shingle roofs get hit and cause attic fires, w...
RE: Keeping algae off Atlas shingles: My quick hack
I’ve got Atlas shingles on my place too, and the north side is always a pain. I’m in the Midwest, so we get those long stretches of damp weather - doesn’t help at all. I tried the zinc strips a couple years back, and hon...
RE: Little-known uses for that hammer loop on your belt
I actually still use the loop for my hammer, especially when I’m up and down ladders all day. Carrying it by hand just gets old fast, and I’d probably set it down somewhere dumb and forget it. The glove thing’s a pain th...
RE: When hail meets metal: a suburban legend
I get the hesitation, but I wouldn’t write off green roofs on older metal buildings entirely. It’s true - most prefab sheds aren’t built for that kind of load, and you can’t just toss a few sedum mats up there and hope f...
RE: Getting attic airflow right: my step-by-step for better roof health
Yeah, stainless mesh is basically the only thing I’ve seen stand up to squirrels, but the cost stings - especially if you’re covering a big area. Have you looked into copper at all? I’ve heard it holds up better in salt ...
RE: Lowered my insurance bill after a roof inspection - anyone else surprised?
Yeah, I’ve noticed the same thing - ventilation barely registers with most inspectors around here. I’m in the Midwest too, and every time I’ve had an insurance inspection, it’s all about shingle brand, age, and hail resi...
RE: Could Skipping Roof Checkups Cost You Your Claim?
Had a similar run-in last year after a hailstorm. Sent in a stack of photos, receipts, even a video walkthrough - felt like overkill, but when the adjuster finally called, he only asked about the date of my last inspecti...