julie_rain
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RE: Would You Pick Clay Tiles for Your Roof or Something Else?

Funny you mention the noise—I've actually inspected a few homes with clay tile roofs, and I have to say, they do seem quieter during heavy rain compar...

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RE: How long can you wait before that leaky roof becomes a real problem?

I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve also seen situations where a slow drip didn’t cause chaos right away—especially in homes with newer vapor bar...

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RE: how long should we honor price quotes?

Yeah, I’ve noticed the same thing lately—quotes used to feel like a handshake deal for 30 days, now it’s more like “blink and you’ll miss it.” I get w...

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RE: Tearing off old shingles vs. layering new ones: which route did you take?

That’s wild about the insurance—honestly, I’ve seen a few folks get caught off guard by that. Curious, did you notice any issues with ventilation or h...

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RE: Trying to budget out a CertainTeed roof—any tips?

I’ve crawled through so many attics where the “fancy” shingles looked spotless, but you could feel the heat pouring in from gaps and thin insulation. ...

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RE: Roofing that stands up to wild weather—anyone tried this?

I’ve seen those lighter shingles advertised too, and I’m just as curious if they actually help once the attic’s already baking. In my experience, atti...

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RE: Hypothetical scenario: your roofer suggests a contractor network you've never heard of

Totally get that feeling about hidden fine print—been there myself. From what I've seen, these contractor networks can vary a ton. Some have pretty st...

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RE: Roof checkups saved me big bucks—anyone else?

Totally agree about ventilation being overlooked. I've inspected a bunch of roofs where homeowners were puzzled by persistent moss, and it turned out ...

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RE: Figuring out roof support: choosing between rafters and trusses

Yeah, that's the thing with rooftop gardens—water finds ways you wouldn't believe. I've inspected a few homes where folks went with rafters for aesthe...

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RE: Hypothetical scenario: your roofer suggests a contractor network you've never heard of

Good points all around. I'd also be curious about reviews from actual homeowners who've used contractors from that network. Sometimes the official vet...

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RE: LOOKING FOR GOOD PLACES TO BUY METAL ROOFING SHEETS

Yeah, I've definitely noticed this too. A while back, I inspected a house where the homeowner had installed metal roofing sheets from one of those big...

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

Totally agree on the hurricane clips—seen them save roofs more than once. One thing I'd add is checking your attic ventilation while you're up there. ...

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RE: Rusty nails ruining my weekend project

Yeah, coated screws are usually a solid bet. But I'm curious, did you consider stainless steel screws at all? I've heard mixed things about their dura...

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