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RE: Would you worry about lightning if your house had a metal roof?
Yeah, I learned that the hard way too - lost a router and a microwave after a storm, even though the surge protectors looked fine. As for metal roofs and lightning, I agree it’s not really the roof that’s the issue if it...
RE: Anyone else tried those mushroom-style roof vents on sheds?
I get wanting to avoid the mess, but honestly, a dab of roofing cement around the vent base has saved me more than once - especially after a couple freeze-thaw cycles. Those rubber washers help, but they can dry out or c...
RE: Weighing the pros and cons: full roof removal vs. just adding a new layer
Had a similar situation with my place about six years ago - old three-tab shingles, Northeast winters, and I was honestly leaning toward just slapping another layer on to save some cash. But the contractor pointed out a ...
RE: Anyone else tried those heated driveway mats?
Heated mats are tempting for that exact reason - shoveling gets old fast. I tried them last year on my walkway, not the whole driveway though (cost would be nuts). They actually worked well for light snow, but anything o...
RE: ROOF SURVIVED HURRICANE, BUT WAS IT JUST LUCK?
I get the urge to want to peel back every shingle after a storm - trust me, I’ve been there, flashlight in hand, convinced I’d find some hidden disaster. But honestly, with my roof pushing 22 years, I’ve learned the hard...
RE: Quick fixes for sudden roof leaks - what actually works?
That’s pretty much what I ran into with my old shed roof - tried a can of that spray-on sealant stuff, and it looked fine until the first real downpour. Water just found a new path under the patch. Has anyone actually ha...