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RE: How do you keep your roof from splitting in extreme weather?
Metal roofs definitely seem to hold up better in wild weather, but yeah, that hail noise is no joke. I remember the first time a storm hit after we switched from asphalt - I thought the whole house was under attack. We d...
RE: Would Malarkey shingles survive a solar-powered zombie apocalypse?
Yeah, I’ve noticed that too. On my uncle’s place, the north side actually lost more shingles last year than the south, even though everyone says the sun’s the big enemy. Turns out a big maple was dumping leaves up there ...
RE: Switching from RO to UF membranes made my life way easier
That’s a good point about the costs stacking up. I started out thinking filters would be a cheap fix, but after a year of swapping them out every couple months (and dealing with low pressure), it started to add up. I hav...
RE: Keeping algae off Atlas shingles: My quick hack
Totally get that feeling. I’ve noticed the same - especially on shaded sides, you can do everything “right” and algae still shows up. At least you’re keeping it under control, which is half the battle. Those zinc strips ...
RE: Swapping Out Roof Vent Boots With The Seasons - Worth The Hassle?
That right there is what keeps me checking boots after every big storm. I used to think it was overkill, but after seeing how fast water can sneak in and wreck drywall, I’m way more cautious now. I get the hassle part, t...