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christopherf46
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RE: Anyone have experience with shingles that hold up against hail?
Honestly, I’m with you on the rain noise for about one night... then it’s earplugs city. I’ve seen those Class 4 shingles take a real beating and they’re way quieter than metal when hail hits. Upfront cost stings a bit, ...
RE: Feeling good about my switch to composite tiles - worth it?
Yeah, those composite tiles are slicker than a greased pig when there’s dew - almost lost my footing grabbing a stray frisbee last spring. But I’ll take that over chasing asphalt shingles down the block after every winds...
RE: Keeping rust at bay when you're near the ocean
Yeah, I’ve been burned by that too. “Stainless” doesn’t mean much if it’s the bargain bin variety - learned that the hard way on a set of outdoor stairs. Looked great for about six months, then rust spots everywhere. Now...
RE: How tricky is too tricky when fixing modern gadgets?
I’ve got a drawer full of weird little bits now, just from chasing after these “security” screws. Last week, I tried to open a bathroom fan cover and ended up using a butter knife... not my proudest moment. At this point...
RE: Roofing that stands up to wild weather - anyone tried this?
Humidity in attics is a beast, especially down here where it feels like the air itself is sweating. I’ve seen folks try dehumidifiers, but like your uncle, they end up emptying buckets nonstop and still can’t keep up. Ho...
RE: Roofing that stands up to wild weather - anyone tried this?
I’ve had the same thought about shingle ratings - sometimes it feels like we’re just paying for a fancy label. I’ve seen “budget” shingles hold up better than the expensive ones, especially when the crew actually takes t...
RE: how hot is too hot when welding TPO roofing?
Haha, I get what you're saying, but honestly, in my experience, cooler days can sometimes be just as tricky. One time we had a crew out on a chilly morning, and you'd think it'd give them extra leeway, right? Nope... the...
RE: Roofing roulette: whose warranty saves the day?
Haha, ain't that the truth. Had a client last year who missed his inspection by like two weeks - thought he was toast. But he called them up, cracked a joke about roofing gremlins, and somehow they let it slide. Sometime...
RE: Roof checkups saved me big bucks - anyone else?
Totally with you on the drone thing - cool tech, but nothing beats getting up close. Had a tenant once who swore by drones until a storm hit and we found out the hard way it missed some cracked flashing around a vent. En...
RE: Roof upkeep through the seasons - did you see this?
Haha, sounds like you've earned your roofing stripes the hard way. Been there myself - thought I'd patched things up nicely until the next big storm proved otherwise. Solid tips though, especially about moisture sneaking...
RE: Roof checkups saved me big bucks - anyone else?
Vent boots got me last year too - sneaky is right. Funny you mention chimney caps, because mine was fine, but the flashing around my skylight decided to give up without warning. I swear, water leaks have some kind of six...
RE: Hypothetical scenario: your roofer suggests a contractor network you've never heard of
True, smaller outfits sometimes go the extra mile - had one crew show up with donuts every morning. Roof turned out great, but my waistline...not so much. Definitely second asking for recent storm jobs though, that's clu...
RE: when do you usually tackle gutter cleaning?
Haha, you're not kidding about pine needles - they're like nature's own gutter sabotage. I've tried a bunch of guards, and honestly, the micro-mesh ones seem to handle needles better than most. They're not perfect, but a...