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RE: Would Malarkey shingles survive a solar-powered zombie apocalypse?
Had to laugh at the zombie apocalypse angle - if the undead ever start chewing on my roof, moss is gonna be the least of my worries. But yeah, pressure washing is like giving your roof a facial with sandpaper... quick re...
RE: Clearing roof mess: DIY or hire a pro?
That “sponge cake” feeling is the stuff of nightmares. I learned that the hard way a few years back - thought I was just dealing with some moss and a couple of soft spots on my old cedar shakes. Next thing I know, my foo...
RE: Composite Shingles vs. Asphalt: Which Would You Trust Over Your Head?
Had to laugh reading this because I watched my neighbor’s “premium” asphalt roof go up in a day - looked great until the first windstorm. Half his shingles ended up in my yard. I’m all for composite, but if the crew’s cu...
RE: how much does fixing up after a big storm usually set you back?
Had the exact same thing happen after last year’s hailstorm - thought I’d nailed it with a dozen pics, but the adjuster wanted “just a few more from the ridge line.” I’m not exactly Spider-Man, so there I am, wobbling on...
RE: How tricky is too tricky when fixing modern gadgets?
Screens are my arch-nemesis. I once tried to swap out a tablet screen for my niece - thought I was being the cool, tech-savvy uncle. Ended up with a screen that worked... as long as you didn’t touch it in the top left co...
RE: Did you know Tamko started out making roofing in a chicken coop?
That bit about warranties and green roofs made me laugh - reminds me of the time I tried to get a manufacturer to back a sedum install over their “fully compatible” membrane. They ghosted me faster than a roofer at 4pm o...
RE: Thinking about installing leaf filters - worth the hype or waste of cash?
Pine needles are the bane of my existence, I swear. I tried those micro-mesh covers a couple years back - figured they’d be the magic bullet. Well, they kept out the big stuff, but the needles just sort of made a cozy li...
RE: Is it true tile roofs are basically maintenance-free?
That's interesting about your neighbor's roof - honestly, roofs seem to have their own personalities sometimes. My folks had a tile roof shaded by a huge oak tree, and it was like moss central... practically needed a law...
RE: Best ways to protect home from extreme weather combo?
Totally agree on sealing leaks - didn't realize how drafty my place was until I spent a weekend caulking windows. My energy bill thanked me later, trust me. And yeah, landscaping is great too. Reminds me of when my neig...
RE: My Roof Check Routine Saved Me Big Time - Anyone Else Tried This?
Haha, flashlight checks are definitely underrated. Last year I climbed up there after a heavy storm thinking "eh, probably nothing," and found a tiny drip that had already soaked through half the insulation. Sneaky indee...
RE: took a chance on higher-priced bids and it paid off
Funny you mention premium shingles after storms - I swear my neighbor went from "whatever's cheapest" to "give me the tank armor of roofing" after last year's windstorm. He had shingles scattered around like confetti at ...