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RE: Weighing the pros and cons: full roof removal vs. just adding a new layer

I get where you’re coming from—sometimes the budget just doesn’t stretch to a full tear-off, especially with all the other stuff that can go wrong in ...

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RE: Swapping Out Roof Vent Boots With The Seasons—Worth The Hassle?

Couldn’t agree more—those “universal” sleeves are a gamble, especially around here. I manage a handful of properties in central Illinois, and every wi...

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RE: finally found an underlayment that lasts—what's your experience?

I’ve dealt with both—synthetic’s a beast to haul, but honestly, I’ll take the hassle over replacing felt every few years. Up here in the Midwest, ice ...

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RE: Roofing roulette: whose warranty saves the day?

Yeah, I've seen manufacturers step in a couple times—usually when the contractor clearly dropped the ball. But honestly, it's pretty rare. Most brands...

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RE: Found a mysterious metal roof sample... now what?

Totally agree on the airflow point—seen way too many roofs fail prematurely because people underestimate ventilation. I've managed properties where th...

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RE: Just got a roof inspection PDF that's straight outta sci-fi

Had a similar issue at one of the properties I manage. We tried fluffing it up too, thinking it'd hold, but nope—next inspection showed insulation had...

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RE: Architectural shingles or 3-tab: which really lasts longer?

You're spot-on about architectural shingles being worth the extra upfront cost. I've managed properties for years, and every time we've gone cheap wit...

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