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RE: ANYONE ELSE NOTICE CHANGES IN SHINGLE BUNDLES LATELY?
Yeah, I’ve run into that too - some of the newer bundles seem a bit lighter and just don’t handle as well. I’ve used a couple of the premium lines lately (CertainTeed’s Landmark Pro comes to mind) and honestly, they do f...
RE: ANYONE ELSE NOTICE CHANGES IN SHINGLE BUNDLES LATELY?
You’re not imagining it - shingle weight has definitely dropped over the years. Manufacturers have trimmed material to cut costs, and you can feel it in the bundles. I’ve noticed the granule loss too, especially after a ...
RE: Why does cleaning up nail clippings always turn into a scavenger hunt?
That’s been my experience too, especially after tear-offs on lawns with thick Bermuda or zoysia. The nails just vanish. Even with a heavy-duty magnetic sweeper, I’ve had to go over the same patch three or four times. I’l...
RE: Weighing the pros and cons: full roof removal vs. just adding a new layer
That curling shingle thing gets a lot of folks. I’ve seen overlays go sideways just like that - especially after a rough winter. Once those old shingles start warping, it’s only a matter of time before leaks find their w...
RE: When hail meets metal: a suburban legend
Higher-end coatings, like Kynar, genuinely do help with longevity - mainly by resisting UV breakdown and chalking. That said, even basic polyester finishes on ribbed panels can hold up well for a decade or more if the in...