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RE: QUICK FIX FOR ROOF LEAKS: DOES A TARP REALLY HOLD UP?
Had a duplex with a flat roof a few years back - tarps were my go-to every spring. I’d get them down tight, use those plastic cap nails, and still, after a big storm, I’d find half the tarp flapping in the neighbor’s yar...
RE: Would you worry about lightning if your house had a metal roof?
I get why folks worry, but honestly, the metal roof isn’t any riskier for lightning than other types. I’ve managed a few properties with metal roofs, and while the thunder makes it sound like the world’s ending, the scie...
RE: When hail meets metal: a suburban legend
Had a building take a beating from hail last spring - metal roof looked like it’d gone ten rounds, but not a single leak. Tenants grumbled about the “moon surface” look, but honestly, I’d rather deal with dents than wate...
RE: Getting attic airflow right: my step-by-step for better roof health
Tell me about it - ice dams are relentless up here. I’ve found that even with good airflow and insulation, if the gutters aren’t kept clear, you’re fighting a losing battle. Had one year where I thought I’d done everythi...
RE: Composite Shingles vs. Asphalt: Which Would You Trust Over Your Head?
I get where you’re coming from on the underlayment, but I’ve actually had better luck with synthetics - at least the higher-end ones. Had a stretch last spring where we got hit with back-to-back storms, and the synthetic...
RE: if you had to redo your roof tomorrow, what material would you pick?
I’ve managed a few properties with rubber shingles, and honestly, the fading’s been hit or miss. One place looked pretty sharp after five years, but another started to dull out by year three - could’ve been the sun expos...
RE: When the leaves fight back: a suburban drain mystery
Been there - one summer storm and my hostas looked like they’d been through a car wash. I’ve tried every cover out there, but honestly, nothing beats just getting up there with a scoop and a podcast. At least I know what...
RE: What would you do if your flat roof kept leaking but you couldn’t find the source?
I get the hesitation about tearing things up without knowing for sure, but sometimes waiting it out can end up costing more in the long run. I’ve managed a few buildings where folks tried to patch here and there, thinkin...
RE: just read about roof issues popping up after winter - are you checking yours?
Pine needles are my nemesis - seriously. Had a place in the foothills a few years back, all big old pines hanging over the roof. Tried mesh guards one season, thinking I was being clever. Nope. By spring, the gutters wer...