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RE: Torch-down roofs: saw a news piece about fire risks - thoughts?
I get what you’re saying about picking your headaches. In my experience, the prep is where you actually have some control, like you said. I’ve seen torch-downs that looked fine at first but started bubbling or splitting ...
RE: Would tile roofs survive a harsh winter up north?
That’s been my experience too - tile looks great, but the constant freeze-thaw cycles up north are brutal. I’ve seen a few homes try it with concrete or clay tile, and even with the best underlayment, you get cracks and ...
RE: Did You Know Some Roofing Warranties Only Kick In If You Use Their Approved Installers?
That digital folder habit is a smart move, especially with how picky some manufacturers are about documentation. The “approved installer” thing can feel like a racket, but I’ve seen firsthand how those crews sometimes ca...
RE: Is that metal strip on the edge of my roof actually necessary?
Had a similar situation after a hailstorm last spring - no drip edge on the old roof, and I ended up with carpenter ants getting into the fascia. Once we replaced the shingles and added drip edge, no more issues. It’s on...
RE: Confused about insurance deductibles for storm damage
In my experience, insurance adjusters almost always compare your contractor’s estimate to their own “market rate” software. Had a similar hail claim last year - my contractor quoted $3,900, but the insurer said only $3,2...
RE: Storm wrecked my yard - here's why I'm glad I called in help
Had a client once whose oak roots actually found their way around a barrier - talk about determination. Seems like oak trees take the phrase "grow where you're planted" a bit too seriously, haha. You're right though, som...