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julieh15
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RE: Would you worry about lightning if your house had a metal roof?
I get why folks lean toward lightning rods, but I’m still not totally sold for every situation. Here’s why: I’ve managed a few buildings with metal roofs in storm-prone areas, and honestly, the only time we had real trou...
RE: Choosing between attic fan setups: roof or gable mount?
I’ve managed a few properties with both setups, and honestly, I’ve seen powered attic fans pull conditioned air right out of the house if there’s even a small gap in the ceiling. One place had a gable fan, and after we f...
RE: Choosing between attic fan setups: roof or gable mount?
I’ve managed a few properties with both setups, and honestly, I’ve had mixed results depending on the building. One place had a low-slope roof and we went with a solar roof fan - looked great on paper, but the installer ...
RE: Composite Shingles vs. Asphalt: Which Would You Trust Over Your Head?
You nailed it about install quality making or breaking a roof, no matter the material. I’ve managed a few properties with both asphalt and composite, and honestly, the difference in performance usually came down to who d...
RE: Composite Shingles vs. Asphalt: Which Would You Trust Over Your Head?
That’s pretty encouraging to hear about composite shingles holding up in a hailstorm. I’ve managed a few buildings with both asphalt and composite, and honestly, the composites seem to need less patchwork after bad weath...
RE: Update Roof Ventilation ?
Update Roof Ventilation ? I hear you on the draftiness - had a similar issue in one of my duplexes after adding more roof vents. It’s easy to assume more ventilation is always better, but without sealing up all those li...
RE: ROOF SURVIVED HURRICANE, BUT WAS IT JUST LUCK?
Honestly, I’ve seen both. Some foam closures just don’t hold up in heavy storms - especially the cheaper ones. But even good materials can fail if they’re not installed tight enough or sealed at the ends. I always check ...
RE: Roof checkups saved me big bucks - anyone else?
That’s a good point. I’ve seen houses with low slopes and blown-in insulation get condensation even with “enough” vents, but steeper roofs seem more forgiving. I always check for blocked soffits first - sometimes it’s ju...