Roofing discussions and local services.
electronics786
Discussion activity
Topics and replies this member has contributed.
RE: Weighing the pros and cons: full roof removal vs. just adding a new layer
Adding layers is like sweeping dirt under the rug - sure, it looks fine for now, but you’re just setting yourself up for a mess later. I get the temptation though, especially when you see those upfront tear-off costs. Be...
RE: if you had to redo your roof tomorrow, what material would you pick?
Honestly, if you’re gonna go “rustic,” might as well slap a green roof up there and call it eco-chic. My neighbor did it - just a layer of sedum and some drainage mats. No more curling shingles, and now he’s got squirrel...
RE: Clearing roof mess: DIY or hire a pro?
Copper strips are like the secret weapon nobody tells you about until you’ve already spent too much on powders and sprays. I tried the powder route a couple years back - same deal, it just made the moss look depressed, n...
RE: If underlayments had a race: which one would cross the finish line last?
You’re not wrong about the Arizona sun just roasting everything in its path. I swear, it’s like the underlayment is in a race to see how fast it can turn to dust. I’ve seen the same thing - tiles looking like they could ...
RE: Roof Dramas: Shingles vs. Metal After Heavy Rain
Not gonna argue with the power of airflow, but I gotta throw my two cents in for green roofs here. Everyone’s always talking about insulation and vents, but honestly, ever since I swapped half my garage roof to sedum mat...
RE: LOOKING FOR GOOD PLACES TO BUY METAL ROOFING SHEETS
Yeah, I learned the hard way that “cheap” metal roofing isn’t always a bargain. I picked up some off-brand panels from a discount yard a few years back - looked solid, but after one season of Midwest freeze/thaw, the sea...
RE: Quick fix or redo: dealing with damaged aluminum flashing
I get the logic behind patching and hoping for the best, but honestly, aluminum flashing is like the fast food of roofing - quick, cheap, but not exactly nourishing in the long run. I swapped mine out for recycled copper...
RE: When the inspector thinks your house is older than it is
I get where you’re coming from, but I’ll throw in a little pushback - sometimes those inspectors catch stuff we’d never notice. I had one call out my “brand new” roof for not having proper ventilation, and turns out he w...