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RE: When hail meets metal: a suburban legend
I’ve had butyl tape fail on my garage roof after a couple nasty winters - exact same issue, north side, and by spring the screws were rusting out. Switched over to a tube of that clear silicone (the stuff that smells awf...
RE: How often do you actually get your business roof checked?
That’s honestly the way to go. I used to just wait for the pros to come out twice a year, but after a couple of surprise leaks (and one nasty insurance fight), I started doing spot checks like you mentioned. Doesn’t have...
RE: Anyone have experience with shingles that hold up against hail?
I’ve got class 4s on my place in Colorado, and they’ve held up to a couple nasty hailstorms, but yeah, they don’t do squat for noise. I actually kind of like the sound when it rains, but hail’s another story - sounds lik...
RE: Why does cleaning up nail clippings always turn into a scavenger hunt?
That’s the truth - nails just seem to vanish into thin air, then show up at the worst possible time. I’ve had similar luck, even after dragging that rolling magnet over every square inch. Sometimes I wonder if the magnet...
RE: TOUGHER ROOF OR JUST GOOD ENOUGH? NEED HELP DECIDING
I get where you’re coming from, but I gotta say, after dealing with two hailstorms in five years, I wish I’d gone with the tougher shingles the first time. My regular ones looked fine from the street, but up close there ...
RE: When the leaves fight back: a suburban drain mystery
Tried the foam inserts a couple years back - honestly, they just turned into a soggy mess for me. Pine needles and maple seeds still got stuck, and then I had to yank the whole thing out to clean underneath. Felt like mo...
RE: how much does fixing up after a big storm usually set you back?
Been there, and yeah, ignoring those dings is tempting until you’re mopping up at 3am. After a hailstorm last year, my metal roof repairs ran about $1,200, but I waited too long and had to replace some insulation too. In...
RE: how long should we honor price quotes?
Yeah, I hear you on the “neighborly” part - had a similar thing happen when my siding job got bumped back because of their crew, not me. By the time they were ready, the quote had “expired” and suddenly it was a couple g...
RE: Lowered my insurance bill after a roof inspection - anyone else surprised?
Yeah, I’ve noticed the same thing - insurance barely cares about the roof unless you specifically ask for a wind mitigation inspection. It’s wild how they’re all over the electrical panels but shrug at a brand new metal ...
RE: how hot is too hot when welding TPO roofing?
I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve actually had better luck just dialing back the welder temp and slowing down my pace, even when the TPO’s roasting. Not perfect, but I’d rather keep moving than lose half the day w...
RE: Struggling with installing hip and ridge shingles - any tips?
Honestly, dry-fitting shingles always felt like extra work to me. I just eyeball the first few and adjust as I go - never had major alignment issues. Maybe I've just been lucky... or lazy, haha.
RE: Ventilation in new builds - are we overlooking something important?
Yeah, ventilation definitely doesn't get the attention it deserves. When we moved into our place, the bathroom fan was basically just decorative - it barely pulled any air. Ended up having to replace it myself after noti...
RE: Roof upkeep through the seasons - did you see this?
Good call on checking those soffit vents - I had a similar situation where insulation got blown out of place after a storm. Took me forever to figure out why my attic was suddenly damp again after years of no issues. Fel...
RE: finally found a roofing company that didn't rip me off
I've thought about installing those copper guards myself, but kinda hesitated because of the price. Did you notice if they're tricky to install yourself, or is it better to just pay someone to handle it?
RE: Ventilation in new builds - are we overlooking something important?
Yeah, I've seen some newer composite materials marketed as moisture-resistant, but honestly, I'm still skeptical. A neighbor tried some supposedly "advanced" plastic straps a couple years back - claimed they'd handle hum...