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RE: ANYONE ELSE NOTICE CHANGES IN SHINGLE BUNDLES LATELY?
I kinda thought the same at first, but honestly, I’m not convinced it’s just thinner shingles. The bundles I picked up last week were lighter, yeah, but the shingles themselves didn’t feel much flimsier than usual. Maybe...
RE: Would adding foam board to attic hatch make a difference in winter?
I added foam board to my attic hatch last winter, and honestly, it made the upstairs a bit warmer, but I did notice a little more moisture on the rafters when temps dropped. My humidity monitor showed a small spike too. ...
RE: Quick fix or redo: dealing with damaged aluminum flashing
I hear you - sometimes those patches really do hang in there, especially if you’re checking after storms and not letting little issues get out of hand. I’ve seen some “temporary” flashing repairs last longer than folks e...
RE: how much does fixing up after a big storm usually set you back?
Yeah, gutters are sneaky like that... I remember helping my uncle after a big storm last year, and he thought his roof was solid until we found shingles scattered all over his yard. Turned out the wind had lifted a bunch...
RE: LOOKING FOR GOOD PLACES TO BUY METAL ROOFING SHEETS
Haha, I feel this one. Last summer, I helped my uncle redo his shed roof, and we thought we'd scored big-time with some recycled sheets from a local salvage yard. They looked perfect at first glance - nice and straight, ...
RE: Found a mysterious metal roof sample... now what?
I get what you're saying about screws loosening over time, but from what I've seen, replacing them regularly might actually be a bit of overkill. I've worked on a bunch of metal roofs, and usually the screws themselves h...
RE: struggling to decide between Tamko and CertainTeed shingles - anyone have thoughts?
Yeah, totally agree about flashing and valleys being tricky spots. But I gotta say, I've seen some pretty solid installs with Tamko shingles too. My uncle had Tamko Heritage put on his place about five years ago, and the...
RE: roof vents and the mysterious midnight drip
Been there myself - spent an entire afternoon convinced it was a vent issue, only to find a tiny nail hole letting water sneak in. Felt like a rookie mistake, but hey, that's how we learn, right? Keeps the job interestin...