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RE: Annual maintenance budget for a 10-year-old hail-prone roof
Keep two roof reserves rather than one: - A routine-maintenance reserve for inspections, valley and drainage cleaning, and small flashing or shingle repairs. - A separate storm reserve for a deductible-level hail or win...
RE: When hail meets metal: a suburban legend
- Totally agree with this - insurance folks always want to call it “just cosmetic” and move on. - Seen this exact thing on a few properties I manage. Once rust starts, it’s just a matter of time before you’re dealing wi...
RE: Navigating local rules for adding a green roof: my step-by-step
- “City regs can feel like they’re written in ancient Greek” - that’s the truth. - I’ve run into similar headaches with older buildings. Sometimes the code inspector says one thing, then the permit office says another....