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RE: When hail meets metal: a suburban legend
- Not sure I buy the “lifetime” pitch on silicone washers either. Seen a few that held up, but plenty that cracked or got brittle after a couple of years in direct sun. UV’s a killer, no matter what the packaging says. -...
RE: Weighing the pros and cons: full roof removal vs. just adding a new layer
- Seen a lot of folks try to save a buck by layering, but almost always comes back to bite. - Had one job last spring - customer had two layers, both shot after a hailstorm. Insurance wouldn’t even look at it till we t...
RE: Swapping Out Roof Vent Boots With The Seasons - Worth The Hassle?
- Agree on silicone outlasting black rubber, especially with Texas sun. Seen way fewer splits or dry rot since switching over. - Install is everything. Even the best boot leaks if it’s not flush and sealed. I’ve seen guy...
RE: When hail meets metal: a suburban legend
- Totally with you on colored washers - seen them fade or get caked with grime after a couple summers. Not much help if you can’t spot them from the ground. - Fastener checks are a pain, but I haven’t found a shortcut th...
RE: How do you keep your gutters from turning into leaf soup?
- Foam inserts... honestly, I’ve seen them clog up faster than screens, especially with seeds and pine needles. They’re a pain to clean once they get packed in there. - Metal covers work better for me, but I still end up...
RE: What’s on your roof? Quick poll: shingles, metal, tile, or something else?
- You’re not wrong about shingles being easier to patch up yourself. Metal’s a whole different animal for DIY. - Hail’s brutal here - no roof is totally safe, but at least you got insurance to cover most of it. - Met...