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RE: Keeping algae off Atlas shingles: My quick hack
Yeah, I’m with you on the copper strips needing to be at least 4 inches - anything skinnier is just a waste of time and money. I’ve put in plenty over the years, and the only places they really work are right below the s...
RE: New Discussion
I get what you’re saying, but I’ve seen sensors give false positives too, especially on older flat roofs with weird insulation layers. Curious - what kind of sensor setup flagged yours? Was it a permanent install or just...
RE: How Often Do You Really Need to Service Your Stuff?
Couldn’t agree more about the pressure washing - seen too many folks ruin perfectly good roofs thinking they’re just cleaning off moss. Copper strips are pricey up front, but they’re worth every penny in the long run. In...
RE: KEEPING ICY ROOFS IN CHECK: WHAT’S YOUR GO-TO TRICK?
Couldn’t agree more about the air leaks - those are the real troublemakers. I see so many folks skip that step and then wonder why their venting isn’t working. Baffles can be a pain, but once you’ve got the airflow sort...
RE: Would tile roofs survive a harsh winter up north?
I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve actually seen a couple of tile roofs hold up decently in the Adirondacks - key thing was a super steep pitch and really meticulous install. Not saying it’s common, or cheap, but i...
RE: Would tile roofs survive a harsh winter up north?
You nailed it - there’s no such thing as a maintenance-free roof up here, no matter what the brochures say. I’ve put in a lot of synthetic tile and yeah, it holds up better than concrete when hail hits, but you’ll still ...
RE: Thinking about replacing my roof - are shingles really worth it?
I hear you on the HOA and code stuff - those rules can kill a lot of options before you even get started. But honestly, I see way more folks regret going with shingles than metal, especially in areas with wild weather. Y...
RE: ROOF SURVIVED HURRICANE, BUT WAS IT JUST LUCK?
Couldn’t agree more about the “whole package” approach. I’ve torn off plenty of roofs that looked fine from the outside, but once you get under the hood, it’s a different story. People love to brag about their fancy meta...
RE: How tricky is too tricky when fixing modern gadgets?
That square driver bit gets me every time - it’s like they invent new fasteners just to mess with us. But honestly, I’ve seen way fewer call-backs on jobs with those newer panels. The locking systems might be a pain to f...
RE: Trying to pick a shingle that won’t cook my attic - Malarkey worth it?
I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve seen lighter shingles make a noticeable difference, especially in places that get hammered by the sun all summer. Sure, ventilation is huge - no argument there - but the shingle c...
RE: ROOF SURVIVED HURRICANE, BUT WAS IT JUST LUCK?
Luck’s only part of it. I’ve seen brand new roofs fail after one storm, and 20-year-old ones hold up just fine. Usually comes down to how well it was put on and if anyone’s bothered to check it since. Had a client last y...
RE: Confused about insurance deductibles for storm damage
I get where you’re coming from, but honestly, insurance companies are just covering their own backs. I’ve seen folks patch up storm damage themselves - sometimes it looks fine, but when the next big rain hits, that’s whe...
RE: Roofing that stands up to wild weather - anyone tried this?
Honestly, metal roofs get a bad rap for noise, but it's mostly exaggerated. I've installed plenty of them, and with proper insulation and underlayment, they're surprisingly quiet - definitely not the tin-can-on-a-shed so...
RE: ROOFING NIGHTMARE: IF YOU COULD ONLY PICK ONE NAILER...
Had the cordless vs pneumatic debate plenty of times myself. Last summer, we had a pretty big reroofing project on an older home - steep pitch, tricky angles, you name it. Thought I'd save some time and hassle by going c...
RE: Figuring out roof support: choosing between rafters and trusses
Totally agree about retrofitting trusses - it's doable but usually a pain. Had a customer last year who wanted skylights after the fact... ended up costing him way more than if he'd just planned rafters from day one. Som...