jack_sage
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RE: Did you know shingles get layered like fish scales?

That’s a really good point about the whole system needing to work together. I’ve always wondered if powered attic fans are just a band-aid for bigger ...

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RE: Why is every roof part named something weird?

I’ve wondered the same thing about all the weird roof part names—like, who decided “soffit” was a thing? Anyway, on the insurance front, I had a simil...

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RE: How long can you wait before that leaky roof becomes a real problem?

That’s pretty much my experience too—patches are a gamble, especially with Midwest weather. I always wonder, is there any way to tell how bad the hidd...

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RE: how much does fixing up after a big storm usually set you back?

I’m with you on the “patch and wait” approach. After a nasty windstorm last spring, I thought I’d be out a ton, but it was maybe $120 for soil and a c...

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RE: Figuring out roof support: choosing between rafters and trusses

I've wondered the same thing, honestly... like, are inspectors just being overly cautious or do those minor cuts and notches really add up over time? ...

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RE: Roofing roulette: whose warranty saves the day?

Haha, been there... makes me wonder though, has anyone actually had a warranty come through smoothly without jumping through hoops? Like, is there som...

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RE: Struggling with installing hip and ridge shingles—any tips?

I actually hadn't thought about temperature until you mentioned it. Now that I think back, I installed mine on a pretty chilly day—probably colder tha...

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RE: Hypothetical scenario: your roofer suggests a contractor network you've never heard of

That's a good point about incentives—makes me wonder how often roofers actually disclose that info upfront. Do you think most homeowners even know to ...

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RE: Just got a roof inspection PDF that's straight outta sci-fi

Interesting to hear your experience turned around like that. I've been skeptical about drone inspections myself—always wondered if they're just flashy...

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RE: Is It Just Me or Do Underlayments Never Last as Long as Promised?

Totally relate to this... makes me wonder, is it really the underlayment itself that's failing early, or could it be how we're installing it? Maybe th...

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RE: is it just me or are roofs wearing out faster these days?

Yeah, I've wondered about that too. Had mine replaced around 8 years ago, and I'm noticing similar issues—granules in the gutters, shingles looking wo...

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RE: insurance fine print strikes again—what would you do?

Had a neighbor who tried fighting their insurer over hail damage—ended up being a huge headache but eventually got partial coverage. Makes me wonder, ...

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RE: Getting an unbiased opinion on roof condition before buying a house

Yeah, makes sense to me too. But I'm curious—did your inspector actually climb onto the roof, or just check from the ground with binoculars? I've hear...

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