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RE: Anyone have experience with shingles that hold up against hail?

I’ve noticed the same thing with my Class 4s—looked fine after the first couple storms, but a year or two later, there’s definite wear where the hail ...

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RE: Quick fixes for sudden roof leaks—what actually works?

If you need to stop a leak in a hurry, I’ve actually had better luck with roofing cement and a piece of scrap shingle or flashing than any spray stuff...

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RE: Would you worry about lightning if your house had a metal roof?

That’s a good point about corrosion. I live near the coast, so the salt air just eats away at anything metal. I actually make it a habit to pop open t...

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RE: Roof upkeep through the seasons—did you see this?

I’ve wondered about that too—on my last project, I skipped the seam tape since the pitch was decent and figured gravity would do most of the work. But...

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RE: If underlayments had a race: which one would cross the finish line last?

I hear you on the Texas sun—mine’s not quite as brutal (I’m in central Oklahoma), but it still cooks everything. I tried a high-temp synthetic last ti...

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RE: Roof Dramas: Shingles vs. Metal After Heavy Rain

I get the appeal of metal, but I’m not totally convinced it’s always the slam dunk for Midwest weather. I went with architectural shingles last time b...

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