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RE: Weighing the pros and cons: full roof removal vs. just adding a new layer
I’m right there with you on the “what’s under there?” anxiety. We just bought our first place (built in ‘57) and the roof’s got two layers already. My inspector said it looked “fine for now” but honestly, that didn’t exa...
RE: Why some roof coatings actually make things worse
I get wanting to buy time, but I kinda regret going the coating route on my old shed roof. It actually trapped moisture underneath, and when I finally tore it off, the decking was in way worse shape. If the roof’s alread...
RE: Would you worry about lightning if your house had a metal roof?
Yeah, I totally get wanting extra peace of mind - old wiring makes me nervous too. When we moved in, I had an electrician check the grounding and add a surge protector at the panel. Didn’t notice any bill difference eith...
RE: Would you worry about lightning if your house had a metal roof?
I was pretty nervous about this exact thing when we bought our place last year. The house came with a metal roof, and I kept picturing lightning just zapping straight through it. After talking to a couple of electricians...
RE: Thinking about replacing my roof - are shingles really worth it?
I actually swapped to a recycled synthetic underlayment last spring (asphalt shingles, Midwest climate). I didn't notice any big drop in my summer cooling bills either. From what my roofer said, the main perk is how it h...