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RE: Navigating local rules for adding a green roof: my step-by-step

You nailed it about the transitions—those are always where I get nervous, too. Flashing gets all the blame, but honestly, it’s those weird spots where...

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RE: Keeping rust at bay when you're near the ocean

Yeah, I’ve been burned by that label too. “Marine grade” sounds reassuring until you see orange streaks six months in. Honestly, 316 stainless is the ...

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

Honestly, I get where you’re coming from. I used to think summer heat would be a dealbreaker for TPO installs, but after seeing a few jobs done in Aug...

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RE: Roof upkeep through the seasons—did you see this?

I tried copper strips a couple years back, mostly out of frustration after zinc didn’t really do the trick. Honestly, I didn’t see a huge difference—m...

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RE: LOOKING FOR GOOD PLACES TO BUY METAL ROOFING SHEETS

Good points about salvage yards—I've found some decent stuff there myself, though quality can be a gamble. Smaller hardware stores are underrated too;...

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RE: Storm wrecked my yard—here's why I'm glad I called in help

I've had mixed luck with emails myself. Had a similar storm damage issue a couple years back—emailed detailed pics and everything, but it took them al...

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RE: Best ways to protect home from extreme weather combo?

Yeah, green roofs aren't a magic bullet—seen plenty of cases where folks underestimate the maintenance side. Drainage is key, but I'd also stress plan...

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