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RE: just read about roof issues popping up after winter - are you checking yours?
I’ve learned the hard way that you can’t just trust what you see from the outside. Had a rental a few years back - mid-80s build, low slope, not much ventilation at all. Looked fine from the street, but after a stretch o...
RE: Did you know synthetic slate can actually be lighter than real stone?
Had a place reroofed with synthetic slate about seven years back - central Texas, brutal sun. It’s lighter than real slate for sure, and so far, color’s holding up better than the old asphalt, but there’s still some fadi...
RE: Switching from RO to UF membranes made my life way easier
Yeah, I hear you on the maintenance grind. I manage a few properties with wells and it’s always something - scale in the dishwasher, crusty faucets, you name it. Tried UF and RO too, but honestly, the softener was the on...
RE: How often do you actually get your business roof checked?
I get the urge to check every season, but honestly, I’ve found that over-inspecting can sometimes do more harm than good - especially if you’re not sure what you’re looking for. Had a tenant once who poked around after e...
RE: Keeping algae off Atlas shingles: My quick hack
We’ve got a few buildings with those Atlas shingles - Scotchgard and all. I’ll say, they do a decent job for the first couple years, but in spots that never see sun (think north-facing slopes under big trees), you still ...
RE: Would you worry about lightning if your house had a metal roof?
I’ve managed a few properties with metal roofs and honestly, grounding wasn’t something we had to request - it was just part of the install. But I wouldn’t say it’s always handled by default. Some crews skip it unless yo...
RE: KEEPING ICY ROOFS IN CHECK: WHAT’S YOUR GO-TO TRICK?
That’s spot on - too much ventilation can backfire, especially in these drafty old houses. I had a place last winter where we added a couple extra roof vents thinking it’d help with ice dams, but then the upstairs bathro...
RE: If underlayments had a race: which one would cross the finish line last?
Felt’s been around forever, but I’m not convinced it’s always the winner - at least not in every setup. I manage a handful of duplexes built in the late 90s, all with different underlayments thanks to piecemeal repairs o...
RE: Quick fix or redo: dealing with damaged aluminum flashing
I've messed around with those aluminum patch kits a couple times, and honestly, they're hit or miss. Had one hold up surprisingly well on a small puncture - got me through two winters before I finally replaced the flashi...