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RE: Did you know shingles get layered like fish scales?
That patchy look you’re seeing is actually pretty common, especially when there’s a lot of shade in one area and full sun in another. The sun fades shingles faster, while spots under trees or overhangs can stay darker fo...
RE: Did you know shingles get layered like fish scales?
Had a job last fall where the homeowner insisted on just adding new shingles over the old ones. Looked okay at first, but by spring, we were back out there dealing with leaks and soft spots. Midwest winters really do a n...
RE: Trying to pick a shingle that won’t cook my attic - Malarkey worth it?
Couldn’t agree more about the venting. I’ve seen folks get really hung up on shingle brands and colors, but if the attic can’t breathe, you’re just trapping heat no matter what’s up there. Malarkey does make a solid shin...
RE: how hot is too hot when welding TPO roofing?
Yeah, I’ve had the same issue - gray TPO seems to go from perfect to cooked in no time. Anyone ever try welding early morning vs late afternoon? I feel like timing makes a bigger difference than I expected.
RE: Roofing that stands up to wild weather - anyone tried this?
Powered attic fans are a mixed bag in my experience. I’ve seen them help in some older homes where the attic just bakes, but if there’s any gap between the ceiling and attic, they’ll suck your AC right out - especially i...
RE: Roof upkeep through the seasons - did you see this?
I've installed plenty of those bird spikes and netting setups over the years. Honestly, spikes usually do the trick pretty well - birds just don't find them comfy enough to stick around. Netting can work too, but it's a ...
RE: Roofing that stands up to wild weather - anyone tried this?
Good point about older buildings - I ran into exactly that issue a couple years back. We had a client interested in a green roof for their vintage property, but after the structural engineer took a look, it was clear the...
RE: LOOKING FOR GOOD PLACES TO BUY METAL ROOFING SHEETS
Salvage yards can be great, but honestly, I'd be careful with reclaimed roofing sheets. I've seen some that looked fine at first but turned out warped or rusted in spots you wouldn't notice until installation. Sometimes ...
RE: Roofing Nightmare: Anyone Else Having Issues With Timberline HDZ Shingles?
Yeah, good call on checking the gutters for granules - that's usually a dead giveaway. I've installed plenty of Timberline HDZ shingles and haven't seen significant granule loss that quick unless there was a batch issue ...