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RE: Would you worry about lightning if your house had a metal roof?
That’s pretty much where I landed too - surge protectors seemed like a reasonable middle ground. I did wonder if having a metal roof actually makes you more of a target, but from what I’ve read, it’s not really any riski...
RE: Anyone have experience with shingles that hold up against hail?
I totally get the wallet pain with those rubberized shingles. I remember getting a quote for them after our last hailstorm and thinking, “Is this roof going to come with a gold-plated gutter too?” My neighbor swears by h...
RE: How I dodged a payday loan disaster
That’s the truth. I almost fell into that trap a few years back when our water heater died right before winter. Looked at payday loans for a second, but the interest rates made my jaw drop. Ended up borrowing from a fami...
RE: How often do you actually get your business roof checked?
That makes a lot of sense, especially with how unpredictable weather’s been lately. I’ll admit, I used to think annual checks were enough - mostly because of the cost and hassle. But after a couple of heavy storms last y...
RE: When hail meets metal: a suburban legend
Totally get where you’re coming from. I went metal for the “set it and forget it” factor, but those little things add up. I’ve wondered if swapping all the fasteners every five years is overkill too - seems like a lot of...
RE: how long should we honor price quotes?
That’s exactly what happened to us last fall - got a quote for a new roof, but by the time we’d lined up financing and double-checked with insurance, the price had jumped. The contractor said his hands were tied because ...
RE: LOOKING FOR GOOD PLACES TO BUY METAL ROOFING SHEETS
I’ve wondered the same about those recycled underlayments - some of them sound great on paper, but I keep hearing mixed things about how they actually hold up, especially if you’re in a spot with wild temperature swings....
RE: Trying to budget out a CertainTeed roof - any tips?
Totally agree with this. When we replaced our roof last year, I was tempted to skip the inspection to save money, but I'm glad I didn't. Turns out we had some hidden water damage around the chimney area - nothing major, ...
RE: Storm wrecked my yard - here's why I'm glad I called in help
Totally agree about slope being overlooked. When we first moved into our place, I got caught up researching all these fancy drainage solutions online - French drains, gravel trenches, you name it. But when the first heav...
RE: Figuring out roof support: choosing between rafters and trusses
We had a similar situation when we converted our attic into a usable space. Our house had trusses, and like you mentioned: We looked into replacing them entirely, but the quotes we got were pretty eye-watering, especi...
RE: Best ways to protect home from extreme weather combo?
I've heard some great things about green roofing, but isn't it pretty pricey to set up initially? I mean, the idea of plants absorbing water and buffering wind sounds amazing, especially if you're dealing with frequent s...
RE: Will new solar panels mess up my old roof?
Haha, isn't that always the way it goes? Did you end up fixing the flashing yourself or hire someone? I'm debating whether to DIY mine or bite the bullet and call in a pro...