explorer25
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RE: Why does every car brand have their own weird shade of red?

Red paint is a gamble, no doubt. I’ve seen it on roofs too—reds fade faster than you’d think, especially with cheap coatings. Honestly, you’re not alo...

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RE: Choosing between attic fan setups: roof or gable mount?

I’ve seen that too—sometimes after sealing everything up tight, you get these random hot zones, especially if the airflow isn’t balanced. Baffles are ...

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RE: Update Roof Ventilation ?

I get why folks lean toward ridge vents, but I’ve gotta push back a bit on their effectiveness for low-slope roofs—especially 3/12. In my experience, ...

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RE: LOOKING FOR GOOD PLACES TO BUY METAL ROOFING SHEETS

Mixing brands is always a gamble, and honestly, I’ve seen it bite people more often than not. The fading and chalking you mentioned—yeah, that’s a rea...

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RE: Avoiding Commercial Project Underbids

Nailed it—owners get so fixated on the upfront number, they forget what a mess a “cheap” job can turn into. I’ve had folks call me after their “bargai...

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RE: Thinking about installing leaf filters—worth the hype or waste of cash?

Funny, I’ve yet to see a “set it and forget it” gutter guard that actually lives up to the promise, especially with heavy tree cover. Micro-mesh is de...

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RE: Did you know Tamko started out making roofing in a chicken coop?

Stone-coated steel is a solid option, but that sticker shock is real. I’ve seen folks go for it just because their HOA hated the “barn” look of regula...

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RE: Just got a roof inspection PDF that's straight outta sci-fi

Binoculars, huh? Interesting idea, but honestly, I'd be a bit skeptical relying solely on that. Rainy-day checks are gold—no argument there—but binocu...

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RE: Roofing near the ocean—did you know salt air eats metal?

Yeah, stainless is solid, but even marine-grade isn't magic. I've seen similar issues—one project near the coast had marine-grade stainless fasteners ...

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RE: when do you usually tackle gutter cleaning?

Haha, your gutter-cleaning schedule sounds suspiciously familiar... But honestly, green roofs do nudge you toward being a bit more proactive. I'd say ...

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RE: Finally tackled that metal edging thing on my roof

I've seen that film issue pop up before too, and honestly, I think it's probably more about the type of dish soap than your rinsing technique. Some br...

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