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jondust77
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RE: How do you keep your roof from splitting in extreme weather?
That’s actually reassuring to hear. I’ve been eyeing green roofs but always figured the maintenance would be a dealbreaker. Good to know it’s mostly just basic upkeep. The hail noise thing is interesting too - never thou...
RE: Which holds up better over time: felt or synthetic underlayment?
That’s reassuring to hear, honestly. I’m in an older house and when we had the roof redone last year, I got talked into synthetic underlayment for the “extra protection.” Didn’t even think about how it might affect moist...
RE: Eye and hand protection: disposable vs. reusable gear?
Honestly, I’ve had better luck just rinsing my gloves out in the sink and letting them air dry. Dishwasher felt like overkill, and mine ended up smelling weird after. As for the “breathable” ones, I hear you - they still...
RE: Nailing Down Roof Age: Finally Got My Policy Approved After a Headache
Funny timing, I just wrapped up my own roof saga a few months ago. I’m in the same boat - first house, and it came with a metal roof (galvalume too, not the fancy standing seam). I totally get the anxiety about hail. We ...
RE: When hail meets metal: a suburban legend
That line made me laugh - definitely not the case here in Nebraska either. First spring in my house, I thought I was golden with a metal roof... then a golf ball-sized hailstorm rolled through and left little dimples eve...
RE: Roof upkeep through the seasons - did you see this?
I learned this lesson fast - thought a tiny stain was nothing, next thing you know I’m up there with a bucket and a towel at 2am. Roof surprises are the worst kind.
RE: When sparks fly: imagining a wildfire-proof neighborhood
I’ve wondered about that too, actually. We just bought our place last year and the inspector pointed out some moss on the north side of our metal roof. He didn’t seem too worried, but I started reading up on fire risk (p...