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RE: Confused about insurance deductibles for storm damage

Yeah, I totally get the peace-of-mind angle. We upgraded our roof a couple years back—impact-resistant shingles, the whole nine yards. Definitely felt...

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RE: how hot is too hot when welding TPO roofing?

Had a similar worry when we got our TPO roof done last summer. Everything looked fine at first, but after a few months, noticed a couple seams lifting...

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RE: finally found a roofing company that didn't rip me off

Haha, couldn't have said it better myself. Finding someone who actually knows what they're doing AND won't empty your wallet completely is a small mir...

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RE: thinking about splurging on better roofing—worth it or nah?

Yeah, metal roofs can be great, but aren't they pretty noisy during rainstorms? I've always wondered how people deal with that. I do agree about the m...

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RE: how much does fixing up after a big storm usually set you back?

I've been thinking about fabric panels too, mostly because shutters and impact glass are just way outta my budget right now. It's reassuring to hear y...

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RE: Is It Just Me or Do Underlayments Never Last as Long as Promised?

I've heard good things about synthetic too, but honestly, is it always worth the extra cost? I've had felt underlayment on my shed roof for almost 8 y...

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RE: roof vents and the mysterious midnight drip

Yikes, sounds like quite the project... Did you DIY the ducting or hire someone? I'm debating tackling mine myself but worried about hidden costs or s...

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RE: insurance fine print strikes again—what would you do?

Totally agree about skylights—mine leaked after a storm even though the roof itself seemed fine. Insurance tried to blame it on "poor maintenance," bu...

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RE: Found a mysterious metal roof sample... now what?

Copper mesh sounds interesting, but isn't it a bit pricey compared to steel wool? I've been using aluminum window screen scraps myself—cheap and doesn...

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RE: took a chance on higher-priced bids and it paid off

Good points made here, but I'm wondering if comprehensive warranties always pay off in the long run? I mean, I totally get the peace-of-mind argument—...

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RE: LOOKING FOR GOOD PLACES TO BUY METAL ROOFING SHEETS

Yeah, those DIY videos have saved me more than once...especially when the manuals get super confusing. Have you found certain YouTubers or channels pa...

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RE: realizing it's finally time to let go of fixing stuff

Haha, "weekly CPR" is spot-on. Ever had a fridge that decides to randomly defrost itself overnight? I kept patching mine up for months, thinking each ...

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