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RE: Would Malarkey shingles survive a solar-powered zombie apocalypse?
That’s been my experience too. Even with copper, if you’re in a spot that stays damp, you’ll still get some moss. You’re definitely not doing anything wrong - sometimes it just takes a combo of things. Keep at it, you’re...
RE: How do you keep your gutters from turning into leaf soup?
I’ve tried a few different things on my own house and at jobs, and honestly, I keep coming back to just getting up there and clearing the gutters out myself. I get why people want to avoid it - nobody loves hauling out t...
RE: Why does every car brand have their own weird shade of red?
That’s exactly it. Silver’s like the “forgiving” option - doesn’t show dirt, scratches, or hail dings as much. I used to have a red truck and every little chip drove me nuts. Now with silver, I just wash it when I rememb...
RE: When the leaves fight back: a suburban drain mystery
Yeah, I ran into the same issue with foam - looked good at first, but after a couple months it was just a mess. The stuff basically turned into compost with all the wet leaves and needles packed in. I get what you mean a...
RE: How often do you actually get your business roof checked?
I usually do a quick walk-around myself after storms or if I hear something hit the roof, but I still get a pro up there every couple years. Flat roofs can be sneaky - stuff like tiny cracks or pooling water isn’t always...
RE: How often do you actually get your business roof checked?
Green roofs are definitely getting more attention lately, but I wouldn’t say they’re a magic fix for leak-prone spots like HVAC curbs. The thing is, a living roof is only as good as the waterproofing layer underneath it....
RE: Roofing near the ocean - did you know salt air eats metal?
Aluminum’s definitely got the edge near the coast, but I’ve seen some folks go with coated steel and get decent results too - just gotta stay on top of maintenance. If you’re weighing options, here’s what I’d look at: fi...
RE: Roofing near the ocean - did you know salt air eats metal?
Yeah, stainless steel can be tricky near the ocean. Learned this the hard way myself doing some roofing jobs close to the coast. Even though stainless is supposed to resist corrosion, salt air is relentless - it gets int...