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crodriguez51
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RE: Keeping algae off Atlas shingles: My quick hack
Funny, I had the same experience with the narrow copper strips - looked promising, but the algae just laughed and kept growing. Once I swapped to a wider strip (mine’s about 5 inches), it actually made a dent. Still get ...
RE: Would you worry about lightning if your house had a metal roof?
I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve actually seen a metal roof take a pretty nasty hit and still end up with some minor pitting. Maybe it depends on the gauge or the paint finish? Also, I’ve had whole-house surge pr...
RE: Navigating local rules for adding a green roof: my step-by-step
That’s spot on about the paper trail. I learned the hard way - city “misplaced” my structural calcs and tried to make me resubmit everything. Luckily I had photos and emails to back it up. It’s a pain, but it really does...
RE: Navigating local rules for adding a green roof: my step-by-step
I hear you on the “lightweight” label - mine was supposed to be under 20 lbs per square foot, but after a few heavy rains, it felt like I’d parked a small car up there. I ended up swapping out some old rafters for LVLs j...
RE: Could Skipping Roof Checkups Cost You Your Claim?
That’s been my experience too, especially after a big storm rolls through. I used to think keeping receipts for repairs was enough, but last year my adjuster wanted actual inspection reports - like, written proof someone...