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jbaker15
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RE: Would you worry about lightning if your house had a metal roof?
I get where you’re coming from, but I actually went the other way and decided to ground mine after a neighbor’s place got hit a couple years back. We’re not in a high-risk area either, but seeing the aftermath - fried ap...
RE: Keeping algae off Atlas shingles: My quick hack
Tried a spray-on cleaner last spring (the kind you hook to a hose). It did knock back the algae for a while, but honestly, I noticed the shingles looked a bit faded after. Not sure if it’s worth it long-term. For me, tri...
RE: Swapping Out Roof Vent Boots With The Seasons - Worth The Hassle?
I totally get not wanting to toss boots for a few cracks - seems wasteful, and those things aren’t cheap. I tried the silicone boots last year after my old rubber ones kept splitting in the freeze-thaw cycles (I’m in Mic...
RE: how long should we honor price quotes?
I’ve only seen super short quote windows when there’s a legit shortage - like during the lumber spike in 2021, but even then, most places gave me at least 3 days. Usually, if someone’s pushing for a same-day signature, i...
RE: Roofing near the ocean - did you know salt air eats metal?
Green roofs are such a weird mix of hassle and relief, right? I put one in about five years ago after my neighbor’s metal roof started looking like Swiss cheese from the salt. Not gonna lie, the first summer was a learni...
RE: Roof checkups saved me big bucks - anyone else?
Been there myself - those vent areas are sneaky. Next time, try adding extra insulation around the vents and sealing gaps with spray foam. Worked wonders for me. Glad you caught it before things got worse.