Roofing discussions and local services.
karenjackson916
Discussion activity
Topics and replies this member has contributed.
RE: Would you worry about lightning if your house had a metal roof?
I had this same debate with myself after we bought our place last year - metal roof, lots of big oaks, and Texas thunderstorms that sound like a freight train rolling through. I was honestly more freaked out by the idea ...
RE: Why some roof coatings actually make things worse
I tried a roof coating on my old shed last fall, thinking it’d help with the musty smell and maybe stop a couple drips. Didn’t see any leaks before, but after winter, the boards underneath felt even softer. Makes me wond...
RE: Would you worry about lightning if your house had a metal roof?
Funny you mention the noise - first time we had a hailstorm, I thought the roof was gonna come down. As for lightning, I worried at first, but after talking to a couple neighbors and reading up, it seems like metal roofs...
RE: Why does every car brand have their own weird shade of red?
That makes a lot of sense, and honestly, it’s kind of reassuring to hear it’s not just me being unlucky with fading paint. I bought my first car last year - a used hatchback in what was supposed to be a “deep cherry red”...
RE: Navigating local rules for adding a green roof: my step-by-step
That paperwork chaos sounds way too familiar. I tried using a spreadsheet at first, but then I’d forget to update it every time something new came in - so much for being organized. At one point, I just started snapping p...
RE: Clearing roof mess: DIY or hire a pro?
I get what you’re saying about the mesh guards, but I’m still on the fence about the solid-surface ones too. My neighbor put those in last year - looked slick at first, but after a couple storms, he had this weird line o...
RE: Just got a roof inspection PDF that's straight outta sci-fi
I patched a vent boot last fall with some of that black goop and a piece of flashing, just hoping to get through the winter. It’s still holding up, but I keep checking it after every big rain. My inspector said it’s a ga...
RE: How often do you actually get your business roof checked?
That bit about the gulls using gravel roofs as their own buffet made me laugh - nature just finds a way, I guess. I totally get what you mean about regular checks preventing those “surprise waterfalls.” When we bought ou...