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RE: When sparks fly: imagining a wildfire-proof neighborhood
That’s interesting about the ember vents - makes me wonder how much of it is the product and how much is just luck, like you said. I was on a job last summer patching up some fire damage (not a full-on wildfire, but a br...
RE: Why does picking between layering new shingles or ripping everything off have to be so confusing?
Funny how it always seems like a straightforward call until you’re staring at the roof, right? Did you check for any sagging or weird soft spots before you tried layering? I’ve seen more than one job where the decking lo...
RE: How often do you actually get your business roof checked?
That’s honestly a smart move getting annual checks, especially after what you went through. I’ve seen way too many folks wait until there’s an obvious problem, and by then it’s never just a quick patch. Curious - did you...
RE: Confused about insurance deductibles for storm damage
I ran into the same thing when I bought my first house - thought I understood the deductible, but then a hailstorm hit and suddenly I owed way more than I expected. Mine was based on 2% of the home’s value, not a flat ra...
RE: ROOF SURVIVED HURRICANE, BUT WAS IT JUST LUCK?
Honestly, I've seen tape do some surprising things, but relying on it during a hurricane? That feels sketchy to me. I had a similar situation last year when we patched up a customer's roof temporarily with Eternabond tap...
RE: Will new solar panels mess up my old roof?
Did your roofer mention anything about the type of mounts they used for your panels? I've seen cases where certain mounting systems can cause issues down the line if they're not compatible with older roofing materials. D...
RE: ROOFING NIGHTMARE: IF YOU COULD ONLY PICK ONE NAILER...
I've been using the Hitachi (now Metabo) NV45AB2 for a while now - it's pretty lightweight and balanced, which helps a ton on steep pitches. Not sure if it's notably safer, but definitely feels less awkward up there...wo...
RE: when do you usually tackle gutter cleaning?
Yeah, squirrels definitely treat gutters like their personal storage units. Ever noticed how much worse it gets if you have oak trees nearby? Those acorns pile up fast. I've found mid-fall - around late October - is usua...
RE: Is It Just Me or Do Underlayments Never Last as Long as Promised?
Couldn't agree more. Had a job last year where we pulled off synthetic that was barely five years old - it was flapping loose in spots because the staples weren't spaced right. Meanwhile, my uncle's barn has felt that's ...