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RE: Would you worry about lightning if your house had a metal roof?
Not sure I totally buy the “feels safer” angle just because it’s metal. Yeah, fire resistance is a plus, but I’ve always worried more about lightning with a metal roof, especially out here where we do get the occasional ...
RE: Anyone have experience with shingles that hold up against hail?
I hear you on the metal roofs. I went with architectural shingles a few years back because I just couldn’t swing the metal price at the time. They’re supposed to be “impact resistant,” but after last spring’s hail, I sti...
RE: Swapping Out Roof Vent Boots With The Seasons - Worth The Hassle?
Heat gun trick works, but I’ve singed a shingle or two when I got impatient. I just wait for a sunny day above freezing if I can. Honestly, winter swaps are always a hassle for me - never found a magic fix. Those rubber ...
RE: Lowered my insurance bill after a roof inspection - anyone else surprised?
Yeah, I was actually surprised too when my premium dropped after I sent in proof of my new roof. I honestly thought it’d be one of those “thanks but no thanks” situations. Mine’s architectural shingles as well, and I gue...
RE: Swapping Out Roof Vent Boots With The Seasons - Worth The Hassle?
Yeah, same here - EPDM just bakes and cracks in our summers. I switched to silicone a few years back and haven’t looked back. The only hassle is getting them to seat right on the older metal roof, but at least I’m not re...
RE: What would you do if your flat roof kept leaking but you couldn’t find the source?
I get where you’re coming from about not flood testing old decking, but honestly, I did it once on a 30-year-old roof and it actually helped me pinpoint a leak I’d been chasing for months. Yeah, you’ve gotta be careful -...
RE: finally found an underlayment that lasts - what's your experience?
Yeah, I’ve been there. My last house had the “deluxe” underlayment but zero airflow - felt like a steam room every July. No amount of fancy material fixes that. Vents made a bigger difference than I expected, honestly.
RE: how much does fixing up after a big storm usually set you back?
I hear you on the “flying blind” part. We had a storm last spring that turned my basement into a wading pool, all because a roofer cut corners sealing up a valley. The fix? Ended up being almost $3k after they tore up ha...
RE: how hot is too hot when welding TPO roofing?
Couldn’t agree more about trusting your senses over just chasing numbers. I’ve tried using temp guns and all that, but half the time the readings are all over the place, especially if there’s a breeze or the sun’s moving...
RE: Roofing roulette: whose warranty saves the day?
Yeah, that's been my experience too. Had a roof leak a couple years back after a nasty storm - called up the local guy who did the install, and he was out there the next morning. No runaround, no waiting on hold with som...
RE: Roof upkeep through the seasons - did you see this?
Yeah, totally agree with this. We had a metal roof at our old place, and after one nasty hailstorm, it looked like someone took a golf club to it. Didn't leak or anything, but man, the dents were an eyesore. Switched to ...
RE: finally found a roofing company that didn't rip me off
Yeah, been there myself. Had a similar scare a couple years back - turned out to be condensation from poor attic airflow. You're right though, no need to panic, but sometimes those little stains save you bigger headaches...
RE: best spot for ice barrier under shingles?
Yeah, totally agree with this. When we first bought our place, I thought the ice barrier was gonna be the magic fix too. Had it installed exactly according to recommendations, but still ended up with ice dams that first ...
RE: struggling to decide between Tamko and CertainTeed shingles - anyone have thoughts?
Yeah, totally agree that installation is key. Had CertainTeed on my last house - no issues at all for 12+ years, but I made sure to vet the installer carefully. Neighbor went with Tamko around the same time, and honestly...
RE: Finally tackled replacing old lead flashing and feeling way healthier
Nah, you're not paranoid - lead's nasty stuff. I replaced mine a couple years back when we redid the roof. Can't say I felt physically different afterward, but mentally? Definitely slept easier knowing the kids weren't a...