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RE: If underlayments could talk: which one would outlast the others?
I get where you’re coming from - old felt’s definitely got its place, and yeah, it’s honest about what it can and can’t do. But I’ve seen a lot of folks write off the newer synthetics or adhesives too quick just because ...
RE: Anyone have experience with shingles that hold up against hail?
Couldn’t agree more about the install crew making or breaking it. I’ve seen the same shingle brand go two totally different ways just because one crew took shortcuts and the other actually cared. Flashing’s always where ...
RE: When the leaves fight back: a suburban drain mystery
Tried those foam inserts last fall at my uncle’s place - total pain. They just soaked up water and got heavy, then started growing some weird green stuff. Ended up ripping them out. Honestly, nothing beats just getting u...
RE: Would tile roofs survive a harsh winter up north?
I hear you on the cracked tiles - seen it happen way too often up here. Folks love the look, but man, those freeze-thaw cycles just chew them up. I get why people want tile, but unless you’ve got a super steep pitch and ...
RE: how long should we honor price quotes?
Honestly, I get the logic behind shorter validity, but from what I've seen, customers hate feeling rushed into decisions. Had a guy last month who said he felt pressured when we shortened our quote window... ended up goi...
RE: Found a mysterious metal roof sample... now what?
Haha, I totally get the uneasy truce thing. Had a similar situation at my parents' place a couple years ago. They went with metal roofing too, thinking it was basically critter-proof. But turns out, if there's even the s...
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