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dadams94
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RE: Would you worry about lightning if your house had a metal roof?
It’s wild how unpredictable lightning can be. I did a lot of research before buying my place (metal roof, Midwest), and honestly, the science says metal roofs aren’t more likely to attract strikes - they just conduct bet...
RE: When hail meets metal: a suburban legend
That’s what worries me. I had a few “minor” dents on my shed roof after last spring’s hail, and by late summer, rust was creeping in around the edges. I tried using a zinc-rich primer, but I’m not sure it’ll hold up long...
RE: Navigating local rules for adding a green roof: my step-by-step
That’s a good point about the local codes - Philly’s not the only city with a maze of rules. I’m in Baltimore, and the permit process was a lot more involved than I expected. I thought I could just submit the plans and b...
RE: What’s on your roof? Quick poll: shingles, metal, tile, or something else?
I went with standing seam metal last year after a hailstorm took out half the neighborhood’s shingles. The upfront cost really did sting, but I ran the numbers and it made sense long-term - especially since I’m not plann...
RE: Did you know shingles get layered like fish scales?
That’s something I didn’t fully appreciate until I started looking into my own roof repairs. The way they overlap really does act like a barrier, especially during those wild Midwest storms. I had a minor leak after a fr...