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RE: Would you worry about lightning if your house had a metal roof?

I’ve actually wondered about this a lot since starting out. My uncle’s place has a metal roof, and he figured that was enough—never bothered with extr...

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RE: When hail meets metal: a suburban legend

That’s wild—never really thought a couple dents could cause that much trouble. Did the insurance cover the repair, or did they say it was just “cosmet...

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RE: Trying to pick a shingle that won’t cook my attic—Malarkey worth it?

Same here. I helped my uncle swap out some old dark shingles for lighter ones (not Malarkey either), and you could actually feel the difference in the...

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RE: Ventilation in new builds—are we overlooking something important?

That’s honestly wild about the duct just dumping air into your crawlspace. Makes you wonder how many “energy efficient” homes are just hiding stuff li...

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RE: Finally got my attic temps under control—here's what worked

I get where you’re coming from with the passive vents and patience, but I’m not totally sold on skipping powered fans in every case. Maybe it’s just m...

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RE: Confused about insurance deductibles for storm damage

I’ve noticed the same thing with Class 4 roofs—sometimes you get a break on the deductible, but it’s never clear unless you dig through all the paperw...

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RE: How tricky is too tricky when fixing modern gadgets?

Yeah, agreed. But doesn't it feel like they're making it harder than it needs to be sometimes? Like, I get the cost-saving angle, but when you have to...

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RE: ROOFING NIGHTMARE: IF YOU COULD ONLY PICK ONE NAILER...

Yeah, cordless is handy for sure, but how do you guys find the weight difference after a full day? My wrists were killing me after using cordless all ...

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RE: Rusty nails ruining my weekend project

Curious—did you check the stainless screws' grade? I learned the hard way that not all stainless is created equal... cheaper 304 stuff rusts way faste...

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RE: Will new solar panels mess up my old roof?

Yeah, totally agree with getting a proper roof inspection first. Did the solar company mention anything about warranty issues if your roof isn't in go...

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RE: finally upgraded to architectural shingles and loving the new look

Went with architectural shingles a couple years back—definitely noticed a difference in curb appeal. Can't say it boosted home value noticeably (yet),...

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