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jamesd44
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RE: Would you worry about lightning if your house had a metal roof?
- Metal roofs do attract lightning, but they’re actually less likely to catch fire than wood or asphalt if struck. - Grounding is key, but yeah, I’ve heard of electronics getting zapped even with good systems - nature’...
RE: How often do you actually get your business roof checked?
- Gotta push back a bit on the “after any heavy wind or rain, I’d at least take a look” idea. - If you’re using a green/vegetative roof, constant foot traffic can actually do more harm than good - compacts soil, damage...
RE: Feeling good about my switch to composite tiles - worth it?
- Had a similar thing happen with composite on my old place - south side just cooked after a few years. - Honestly, clay’s heavy but it shrugs off sun like nothing else. - Composite’s lighter, but yeah, some brands j...
RE: Feeling good about my switch to composite tiles - worth it?
- Maintenance is a huge plus, agreed. Not having to scrub moss every spring is a game changer. - On fading: That’s pretty normal, even with UV claims. I’ve seen some brands hold up better than others, but nothing’s immu...
RE: Trying to budget out a CertainTeed roof - any tips?
- Totally get the skepticism - “green” underlayments are still kinda new, so long-term stories are rare. - Midwest freeze/thaw is brutal. Synthetics like CertainTeed’s do hold up better than old-school felt in my experie...
RE: Storm wrecked my yard - here's why I'm glad I called in help
- Good catch on checking the attic - most people wouldn't even think about that until it's too late. - Had a similar issue a while back, but mine was around the chimney flashing. Looked totally fine from below, but water...
RE: how hot is too hot when welding TPO roofing?
Good tips here, especially about checking roller marks. A lot of guys underestimate how much those little details matter. One thing I'd add is that ambient temps can really throw you off - had a job last summer where the...
RE: looking for reliable tile roof brands in the US
Good points raised about hail - seen plenty of tile roofs crack or chip after storms around here too. Couple things to consider: - Crown Roof Tiles are decent, but durability definitely ties into installation quality. P...