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RE: If underlayments could talk: which one would outlast the others?
- Felt definitely has its quirks, but I’ve seen it bounce back after rain too. Not pretty, but it works once it’s covered. - Synthetic is lighter and easier to handle, but yeah, it’s slick as ice in the winter. I’ve near...
RE: Why does every car brand have their own weird shade of red?
- Every brand wants their car to stand out, so they mess with the paint formulas - makes sense from a marketing angle, but it’s a pain if you ever need a repair. - Reds are notorious for being tricky. Something about the...
RE: How do you keep your gutters from turning into leaf soup?
- Mesh covers are a decent fix, but yeah, they dent pretty easy if you get big hail. I’ve seen some that basically got punched straight through after a bad storm. - I’ve tried those foam inserts too - honestly, they just...
RE: Weighing the pros and cons: full roof removal vs. just adding a new layer
- Second layers sound cheaper, but you never really know what’s hiding underneath. - Ran into a similar thing last month - customer wanted to just slap on new shingles, but we found soft spots everywhere once we got up...
RE: Did you know shingles get layered like fish scales?
- Used aluminum last time - galvanized just didn’t last with all the salt in the air where I am. - You’re right, dents show up fast, but at least it’s not rusting out on me. - Tried foam strips under the metal... hel...
RE: Quick fix or redo: dealing with damaged aluminum flashing
- 100% agree, quick fixes almost always end up costing more down the line. - Seen a lot of folks just slap on more caulk or roof cement, but if the flashing’s bent or corroded, water’s getting in somewhere. - Once ha...
RE: finally found an underlayment that lasts - what's your experience?
- That “20 years” thing always cracks me up. Maybe if you live somewhere with zero wind and the sun never comes out? Around here, you’re lucky if anything lasts half that. - Used felt on my uncle’s garage last spring. B...
RE: Roof upkeep through the seasons - did you see this?
- Ran into something similar last fall - customer thought it was just a vent issue, but when we pulled back the insulation, there were spots with barely an inch left. - Midwest winters are brutal on these old roofs. ...
RE: Roofing that stands up to wild weather - anyone tried this?
Couldn't agree more on this. I've seen a few installs where people went all-in on radiant barriers but completely ignored ventilation - ended up being a waste of money. Proper airflow is key. Also, speaking of wild weat...