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RE: Would you worry about lightning if your house had a metal roof?
I’ve wondered about this too. We put a metal roof on our place about five years ago, mostly for the longevity and hail resistance, but lightning was a concern in the back of my mind. I haven’t had a direct hit (knock on ...
RE: Weighing the pros and cons: full roof removal vs. just adding a new layer
I get where you’re coming from, but I’ll be honest - I did a second layer on my garage roof about 8 years ago and it’s held up fine. Granted, it’s a low-traffic area and we don’t get as much snow as upstate NY, but for m...
RE: How Often Do You Really Need to Service Your Stuff?
I actually borrowed a buddy’s drone last fall after a nasty windstorm. It was decent for spotting missing shingles and big debris, but honestly, the camera didn’t pick up on the smaller stuff - like those hairline cracks...
RE: Feeling good about my switch to composite tiles - worth it?
Funny you mention that - my place is mid-70s construction and I was bracing for more noise too. Honestly, I haven’t noticed much difference compared to the old asphalt. Maybe it’s the insulation or just the way the roof’...
RE: Composite Shingles vs. Asphalt: Which Would You Trust Over Your Head?
That’s exactly where I landed. I went with asphalt a few years back because my wallet just couldn’t handle the composite price tag. Every time we get those crazy spring winds, I’m out there checking for loose shingles. M...