donna_mitchell
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RE: When hail meets metal: a suburban legend

Honestly, I think that’s the biggest myth out there. Metal’s tough, sure, but hail can dent panels and loosen fasteners over time—especially if you’ve...

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RE: Could Skipping Roof Checkups Cost You Your Claim?

Moss is sneaky—it looks harmless, but it can actually mess up your shingles over time. I’ve seen adjusters point to stuff like that and argue “pre-exi...

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RE: just read about roof issues popping up after winter—are you checking yours?

That’s exactly what happened to my neighbor last year—thought the guards would solve everything, but the moss just crept right over them. I get why pe...

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RE: How do you keep your gutters from turning into leaf soup?

I get the appeal of micro-mesh guards, but I’ve seen them clog up with pollen and those tiny maple seeds—especially in spring. They’re better than foa...

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RE: Avoiding Commercial Project Underbids

That right there is the root of it. I’ve seen “premium” jobs where the crew just slapped on the new shingles over rotten decking and called it a day. ...

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RE: Roofing near the ocean—did you know salt air eats metal?

Stainless is a bit of a letdown near saltwater, right? I’ve seen “stainless” deck screws turn orange in less than a year. Honestly, marine-grade hardw...

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RE: finally found an underlayment that lasts—what's your experience?

That’s exactly what I keep running into after big storms—felt just doesn’t have much forgiveness if the weather turns or the crew’s in a hurry. I get ...

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RE: Roofing that stands up to wild weather—anyone tried this?

I get the appeal of a green roof—looks cool, definitely quieter. But I’ve seen a few cases where folks underestimated the weight, especially after a h...

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