Roofing discussions and local services.
dev108
Discussion activity
Topics and replies this member has contributed.
RE: Quick Fixes for Cracked Shingles: Does Sealant Actually Help?
- Agree with “a high-quality sealant can buy you a season or two.” Used it myself last December - held up fine till spring. - Just be picky about the sealant. Some dry out fast in cold climates. - If the cracks are bigge...
RE: Which holds up better over time: felt or synthetic underlayment?
- Had both on my old house (asphalt shingles, Midwest). - Felt was a pain after a few years - edges curled, and it tore up when I had to patch a vent. - Synthetic held up better, but yeah, it got almost brittle when ...
RE: Would you worry about lightning if your house had a metal roof?
- 100% with you on attic checks. Skipped one after a hailstorm and ended up with water stains all over the ceiling a month later. Lesson learned - never trust a “dry” roof just by looking from the outside. - On lightnin...
RE: Would you worry about lightning if your house had a metal roof?
- The “lightning magnet” thing cracks me up every time. My neighbor swears my house is gonna glow like a bug zapper, but honestly, metal roofs don’t attract lightning any more than shingles do. They just conduct it bette...
RE: Clearing roof mess: DIY or hire a pro?
- Been there, tried to save a few bucks, ended up with a patch job that cost more in the long run. - Moss looks ugly but it’s usually not urgent unless it’s thick or you see damage. - I get the urge to DIY, but roofs are...
RE: Update Roof Ventilation ?
- Had the same issue in my last house - thought adding a bunch of roof vents would help, but it just made the upstairs freezing in winter. - Figured out later it’s all about balance. More exhaust doesn’t work if there’s ...
RE: ROOF SURVIVED HURRICANE, BUT WAS IT JUST LUCK?
- Right there with you - catching loose shingles early is huge. - Ridge vent made a bigger difference than I expected too. - Not just luck, honestly. Regular checks and quick fixes go a long way. - I’ve seen neighb...
RE: thinking about asphalt shingles - worth it or regret waiting to happen?
- Not sure I buy the whole “new shingles = quieter” thing. Maybe a tiny bit, but when we get a real downpour, I still hear it loud and clear. If you want noise reduction, insulation in the attic made more difference for ...
RE: finally found an underlayment that lasts - what's your experience?
- Heavy underlayment’s been a game changer for me too. Did my last roof with the thick stuff and haven’t had a single soft spot or weird wrinkle, even after a couple of nasty storms. - I get why folks use the lighter rol...
RE: ROOF SURVIVED HURRICANE, BUT WAS IT JUST LUCK?
- Couldn’t agree more with this: Seen it myself - roof looked perfect after a big storm, but a few months later I found water stains in the closet. Turned out a handful of shingles had lifted and water just took its tim...