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RE: PVC/TPO Roofing Membrane Material Notes for Commercial Flat Roofs
Isn’t that the truth? I swear, you could have the fanciest membrane in the world, but if someone gets lazy with a pipe boot, you’re basically inviting water in for a sleepover. Ever tried adding a green roof layer on top...
RE: Would you worry about lightning if your house had a metal roof?
Metal roofs and hail... yeah, it’s like giving your house a drum solo every time there’s a storm. I get what you mean about those dents - my neighbor calls them “roof freckles” but I’m not convinced it’s a good look. You...
RE: Anyone else tried those heated driveway mats?
That’s exactly how it felt when I tried to use those garden staples last winter. I thought I was being clever, but the ground was either rock solid or a mud pit - no in-between. I ended up with a handful of bent spikes a...
RE: Thinking about installing leaf filters - worth the hype or waste of cash?
Gotta admit, I respect the DIY spirit - paintbrush is a new one for me, I usually just end up with pine needles in my hair. But have you ever thought about the long game, like what all that ladder climbing does to your b...
RE: finally found an underlayment that lasts - what's your experience?
You ever see a crew roll out “eco-friendly” synthetic underlayment and then leave it flapping in the wind for three days? I watched my neighbor’s roof get the greenest stuff on the market, but by the time shingles showed...
RE: Quick fix or redo: dealing with damaged aluminum flashing
Isn’t that the truth? I patched a spot last fall with some eco-friendly tape, figuring I’d just “watch it.” Fast forward to spring - guess who’s got a tiny jungle growing in their attic? Anyone else wonder if all these p...
RE: Did you know Tamko started out making roofing in a chicken coop?
Stone-coated steel, huh? I’ve wondered if those really hold up better when the hail’s coming sideways like it does here in Kansas. Did you notice any noise difference during storms? My neighbor swears his metal roof soun...