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RE: how much does fixing up after a big storm usually set you back?

Rubber shingles are an interesting choice for a shed—definitely easier to handle than wrestling with bundles of heavy asphalt up a ladder. I’ve put th...

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RE: ROOF SURVIVED HURRICANE, BUT WAS IT JUST LUCK?

Patch and pray—yeah, I know the feeling. I’ve seen plenty of roofs hanging on by a thread after a good storm, especially once they hit that 20+ year m...

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RE: Is it true tile roofs are basically maintenance-free?

I've seen plenty of roofs damaged by overly enthusiastic pressure washing, so you're right to be cautious. Have you considered trying a mild detergent...

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RE: Roofing that stands up to wild weather—anyone tried this?

We switched to metal roofing about five years ago, and honestly, the rain noise isn't bad at all. It's more like a gentle background hum...pretty rela...

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RE: Will new solar panels mess up my old roof?

That's a great point—seen it happen myself. Always seems like people underestimate how much hassle (and extra cost) panel removal and reinstall ca...

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RE: is it just me or are roofs wearing out faster these days?

Could be partly true, but have you considered installation quality? I've seen shingles from the same batch last 15+ years on one roof and barely hit 7...

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RE: finally found a roofing company that didn't rip me off

I've been on both sides of this, and honestly, I think it can go either way. From personal experience, when homeowners seem informed or ask detailed q...

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RE: how much does fixing up after a big storm usually set you back?

I get the appeal of DIY repairs, especially when you're looking at a tight budget. But have you considered how quickly small issues can escalate if th...

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RE: is it just me or are roofs wearing out faster these days?

Interesting you mention the green roof idea. I've installed a few of those for clients over the past couple years, and they've generally been pretty h...

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RE: Best ways to insulate a modified bitumen roof?

Interesting experience—I've seen a lot of folks go down the polyiso route thinking it's the silver bullet, only to find out the hard way that cold sna...

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RE: Thinking about upgrading to DaVinci Roofscapes—worth the hype?

Yeah, I get where you're coming from, but have you considered resale value? I had a client who upgraded to DaVinci—it definitely caught buyers' attent...

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