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RE: Little-known uses for that hammer loop on your belt
I hear you on the hammer loop struggle. I’ve jammed my moisture meter in there too, but it’s a gamble - sometimes it stays put, sometimes it’s halfway down the roof before I notice. Tried a phone holster for my laser mea...
RE: Anyone have experience with shingles that hold up against hail?
That’s the truth. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve been up on a roof where the shingles looked fine, but water was sneaking in around a chimney or vent because someone cheaped out or rushed the flashing. It’s not t...
RE: How do you keep your roof from splitting in extreme weather?
Green roofs are interesting, but I’ve mostly worked with metal and asphalt up here (northern Wisconsin). Metal’s pricey up front, but I’ve seen it handle the freeze-thaw cycles better than shingles - less splitting, fewe...
RE: just read about roof issues popping up after winter - are you checking yours?
That’s the truth. Even metal boots can rust out if you’ve got a lot of snow melt and salt in the mix. I’ve seen some people use a bit of sealant around the base to help, but it’s not a cure-all. Have you checked if your ...
RE: Anyone else tried those heated driveway mats?
Seen the same thing with mats sliding around, especially on wood steps. Tried screwing one down for my aunt last year - helped a bit, but then you’re left with holes in your decking come spring. I’m curious if anyone’s h...
RE: ROOF SURVIVED HURRICANE, BUT WAS IT JUST LUCK?
Green roofs are a whole different beast compared to shingles, for sure. The extra weight can actually help with wind uplift - plants and soil aren’t gonna blow off as easy as loose shingles. But yeah, if water gets in an...
RE: how hot is too hot when welding TPO roofing?
Yeah, humidity is definitely the bigger headache. I've noticed that when the dew point hits around 70, things start getting messy fast. One trick we've used is welding earlier in the morning before the heat and humidity ...
RE: finally found an underlayment that lasts - what's your experience?
Green roofs definitely have their perks, but you're right to wonder about weight. They can get pretty heavy, especially after a good rain. Most older roofs weren't designed with that kind of load in mind, so you'd likely...
RE: is it just me or are roofs wearing out faster these days?
Yeah, cutting corners on flashing and ventilation is way too common. I've helped tear off roofs that looked great from the outside but were rotting underneath because moisture had nowhere to go. It's crazy how much diffe...
RE: how long should we honor price quotes?
I've had mixed luck with suppliers being flexible. Sure, some reps might lock in a quote longer if you ask nicely, but lately, with material costs jumping around so much, they're getting stricter. Had one supplier flat-o...
RE: Found a mysterious metal roof sample... now what?
Good point about testing first - I learned that lesson the hard way too. Helped a buddy install a metal roof on his shed last summer, and we skipped the sample test because it was just a small project. Big mistake... coa...