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RE: Anyone have experience with shingles that hold up against hail?
I’ve managed a few buildings with so-called “impact-resistant” shingles, and honestly, I’m not convinced they’re the miracle some folks claim. After a decent hailstorm last spring, we still had to patch up spots where gr...
RE: Anyone else annoyed by how fast roof coatings peel off?
I hear you - timing feels like half the battle, and even then, it’s a gamble. I’ve tried mildew inhibitors too, but honestly, on some of our older asphalt roofs, it barely made a dent. Metal roofs seem to shrug off the h...
RE: Getting attic airflow right: my step-by-step for better roof health
That’s been my experience too. I’ve had a couple properties where folks insisted on adding powered attic fans, and it actually backfired - literally started pulling AC from the living space. One place, the tenants compla...
RE: just read about roof issues popping up after winter - are you checking yours?
Eighteen years is a pretty good run for asphalt, honestly, but I’ve seen a few roofs in my buildings go south right around that mark - especially if they’re getting hammered by sun on one side. Curling shingles are alway...
RE: Update Roof Ventilation ?
Mesh guards are one of those things that sound great in theory, but in practice... yeah, I’ve seen more clogged gutters with them than without, especially under pine trees. I manage a few older ranches too, and the low-p...
RE: KEEPING ICY ROOFS IN CHECK: WHAT’S YOUR GO-TO TRICK?
That’s the truth. I’ve managed a few older buildings where folks kept piling on insulation, thinking more was always better. Didn’t help - actually made things worse when the attic couldn’t breathe. I’m always a bit skep...
RE: how long should we honor price quotes?
I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve had folks push back even with a “subject to change” note. Last year, I quoted a plumbing job and by the time the tenant approved it, copper prices had jumped. I showed them the ne...
RE: How do you keep your gutters from turning into leaf soup?
I hear you on the gutter brushes - tried those at a couple of properties and ended up with the same soggy mess. I’ve got a few buildings under big maples, and even mesh guards just seem to trap the gunk in a different wa...
RE: ROOFING NIGHTMARE: IF YOU COULD ONLY PICK ONE NAILER...
I hear you - cords on a steep roof are just asking for trouble, but batteries in the cold are their own headache. I’ve tried gas-powered nailers too, but they’re finicky and the fuel cells aren’t cheap. Honestly, I end u...
RE: Frustrated trying to pick roof decking materials
Had a tenant once who insisted on installing mesh screening himself - used some cheap stuff from the hardware store. Sure enough, rusted out in less than two years and squirrels moved right back in. Lesson learned: quali...
RE: Roof Dramas: Shingles vs. Metal After Heavy Rain
Had a similar experience with shingles after a nasty storm last year. From the ground, everything looked fine - no missing pieces, no obvious damage. But tenants started reporting leaks, and when we finally got up there,...
RE: Roofing that stands up to wild weather - anyone tried this?
I've tried some of those textured underlayments too, and honestly, I'm not totally convinced they're worth the extra cost. Sure, they help a bit, but once things get damp or dusty, it's still dicey up there. Good shoes a...
RE: Commercial Roofs and Fire Safety: TPO vs EPDM
I've managed properties with both EPDM and TPO roofs, and honestly, insurers always find something to nitpick after storms. TPO might have slightly better paperwork upfront, but trust me... nothing beats keeping your own...
RE: Commercial Roofs and Fire Safety: TPO vs EPDM
Had a TPO roof installed about five years ago, and honestly, the fire rating was a plus for insurance. But after a nasty hailstorm last summer, we ended up patching more than expected...makes me wonder if EPDM would've h...
RE: Best ways to insulate a modified bitumen roof?
I get where you're coming from, but honestly, I've had mixed experiences with EPS. Had a property a few years back where we went with EPS insulation because it was budget-friendly. Installation was done carefully, seams ...