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RE: When hail meets metal: a suburban legend
That binocular trick is a classic - honestly, more folks should use it. You’re spot on about metal being tougher, but those hail dents can be sneaky. I’ve seen plenty of “minor” dings that ended up letting water in, espe...
RE: Would Malarkey shingles survive a solar-powered zombie apocalypse?
You’re spot on about regular cleaning being the real “secret sauce,” especially around here. I’ve seen too many folks get sold on the idea that algae-resistant shingles mean you can just ignore your roof for a decade. Do...
RE: How do you keep your roof from splitting in extreme weather?
I’ve seen the same thing - venting helps, but it’s not a magic fix. Up here in the north, those freeze/thaw cycles are brutal on shingles, especially the bargain-bin ones. I’ve inspected roofs that were only five or six ...
RE: Anyone have experience with shingles that hold up against hail?
That’s a fair question, and honestly, it’s where a lot of folks get tripped up. The thing is, those scuffs - if they’re just surface-level and there’s no granule loss or exposed mat - aren’t going to cause leaks right aw...
RE: How Often Do You Really Need to Service Your Stuff?
Honestly, I’ve yet to see a setup that’s truly “set it and forget it” if you’ve got a pine tree looming overhead. Micro-mesh does help with needles, but yeah, they’re not magic - stuff still mats up on top, especially af...