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RE: Would Malarkey shingles survive a solar-powered zombie apocalypse?
I’m with you on the “fancy shingles can’t save a soggy roof” thing. I got sucked into the Malarkey hype a couple years ago - figured if I was gonna shell out for new shingles, might as well get the ones that sound like t...
RE: How often do you actually get your business roof checked?
I’ll admit, I’m more of a “when you remember” type, which usually means when the neighbor’s ladder comes out or I spot a water stain that looks suspiciously like Australia on my ceiling. The last time I tried to do a “qu...
RE: How I put in a solar attic fan (and what I’d do differently next time)
Man, you nailed it about the old decking. I swear, mine felt like walking on a rolling hill up there - nothing flat about it. I did the “extra felt and cross your fingers” method, but if I ever do it again, I might try y...
RE: Why does every car brand have their own weird shade of red?
Red paint is just cursed, I swear. My neighbor’s old pickup started out fire engine red and now it’s more like faded tomato soup, and that’s with him parking it under a carport half the time. Meanwhile, my budget metal r...
RE: Would tile roofs survive a harsh winter up north?
I’m in the same boat - my rubber roof’s only about six years old, but it’s still kicking. I do get those puddles in spring too, and I keep telling myself I’ll fix the slope “next year” (been saying that for three years n...
RE: Clearing roof mess: DIY or hire a pro?
Couldn’t agree more. I tried the “save a buck, do it all myself” routine last fall. Ended up with a bruised ego and a mysterious rash (pretty sure it was from whatever was nesting in the downspout). Now I just do what I ...
RE: how long should we honor price quotes?
Had a similar run-in last year when I was getting quotes for a heat pump. The guy quoted me, then two weeks later tried to tack on an extra $600, blaming “unexpected copper prices.” I told him my wallet was also experien...
RE: how hot is too hot when welding TPO roofing?
Tried the shade tarp thing once - never again. Looked like a good idea on YouTube, but in real life, it turned into a sail every time the wind picked up. Nearly took out my neighbor’s fence and almost sent me flying with...
RE: When the inspector thinks your house is older than it is
Had to laugh reading this because our place had the same kind of “time traveler” vibe. Inspector guessed early 80s based on the orange laminate countertops and those funky globe lights, but the house was actually built i...
RE: Figuring out roof support: choosing between rafters and trusses
I keep going back and forth on this. My wallet says trusses, but my brain keeps picturing future me cursing at all that webbing when I want to finish the attic. Anyone here actually regret going with trusses later on? Or...