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jose_skater
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RE: When hail meets metal: a suburban legend
I’m in a similar boat - first house, first metal roof, and honestly, I’m still not sure if I made the right call. We’re not in Colorado, but we get our share of hail here in central Kansas. I went with a hidden fastener ...
RE: Would Malarkey shingles survive a solar-powered zombie apocalypse?
That’s wild - I thought better airflow would mean fewer critters, not more. I just cleared my soffits last month (YouTube made it look way easier than it was), and now I’m paranoid every time I hear scratching up there. ...
RE: Little-known uses for that hammer loop on your belt
I get why folks are wary of using the hammer loop for anything but a hammer, especially after reading some of these horror stories. But honestly, I think it comes down to how you’re actually moving around and what you’re...
RE: Spotting wear and tear on used gear: my quick routine
If the outer jacket’s just a little scuffed, I’ll wrap it up with heat-shrink tubing or proper electrical tape, but if the copper is showing or it feels stiff and crumbly, I just toss it. Not worth the risk, honestly. A ...
RE: Weighing the pros and cons: full roof removal vs. just adding a new layer
I get the appeal of just slapping on a new layer - less mess, less money upfront. But I’ve seen what happens when you skip checking for hidden rot. My neighbor did an overlay and ended up with saggy spots a year later......
RE: Would tile roofs survive a harsh winter up north?
That bit about the snow guards hits home. I was all set on metal until I realized our front steps would basically become a danger zone every winter. Tile looks amazing, but after seeing what freeze-thaw did to my neighbo...
RE: Roof upkeep through the seasons - did you see this?
That binoculars trick is smarter than it sounds - wish I’d thought of it before my last “surprise” leak. I’ve tried the peel-and-stick stuff on a small patch over my porch, and honestly, it held up better than the old ta...
RE: Did you know shingles get layered like fish scales?
I’ve actually run into this exact dilemma with my place. The inspector flagged two layers of shingles on my roof before I bought, and it turned into a whole thing with the insurance company. Here’s how it played out for ...