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cthinker56
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RE: Would you worry about lightning if your house had a metal roof?
I get the whole “metal roof = lightning magnet” thing, but honestly, my neighbor’s old farmhouse with a shingle roof took a hit last year and fried their TV, fridge, and even the garage door opener. Meanwhile, my metal r...
RE: Getting attic airflow right: my step-by-step for better roof health
That’s wild - my neighbor did exactly that last winter. He ripped out half his drywall before realizing it was just a clogged soffit vent. I’m still paranoid every time I see a water spot, but now I check the vents first...
RE: Did you know synthetic slate can actually be lighter than real stone?
Yeah, I’ve noticed the “slip ‘n slide” effect too - almost wiped out grabbing a stray frisbee off the roof last spring. Not my brightest idea. Ours is holding up to storms, but I do wonder about the color fading over tim...
RE: Lowered my insurance bill after a roof inspection - anyone else surprised?
I feel you on the buckets - my last place had a “water feature” in the living room after a hailstorm, and it wasn’t even fancy. I went with the mid-range shingles this time, mostly because my wallet started sweating at t...