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RE: Would you worry about lightning if your house had a metal roof?
You’re right about the fire resistance - having a metal roof in the PNW just feels safer with all the trees and wet weather. I had similar noise worries before mine went on (standing seam, too). Ended up going with a thi...
RE: Quick Fixes for Cracked Shingles: Does Sealant Actually Help?
I’ve actually tried the mesh reinforcement thing too, and I’m with you - it’s hit or miss. Last year I patched a couple of cracked shingles on the west side of my roof using fabric mesh and a high-flex sealant. Looked so...
RE: Would Malarkey shingles survive a solar-powered zombie apocalypse?
That’s exactly why I stuck with shingles after looking into a green roof. If I get a leak, here’s my process: grab a pry bar, pull the damaged shingle, slide in a new one, seal. Takes maybe 30 minutes. No way I’m digging...
RE: New Discussion
That’s exactly how it went for me too - no big reveal, just a slow realization that the house felt less drafty and weirdly...quieter? I did find a couple of “what the heck” holes behind old insulation rolls. Patched them...
RE: Torch-down roofs: saw a news piece about fire risks - thoughts?
Same here - waiting for a warm day isn’t always doable when you’ve got leaks. What worked for me was using a primer on the seams before applying cold-applied, even though it’s an extra step. It helped things stick better...