kayaker81
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RE: Quick fix or redo: dealing with damaged aluminum flashing

Have you checked how deep the corrosion actually goes? If it's just surface-level stuff, then yeah, sanding and coating might buy you some time. But i...

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RE: how long should we honor price quotes?

Honestly, I get the frustration with vague clauses, but overly detailed ones can backfire too—people skim past them and miss key points. Ever had a cl...

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RE: Roofing near the ocean—did you know salt air eats metal?

Have you tried coated stainless fasteners yet? I've had mixed results—sometimes they're great, other times salt still sneaks in. Aluminum-compatible o...

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RE: Roof shingles that actually hold up in crazy wind?

Did you guys check the nail placement when installing those architectural shingles? I've seen plenty of roofs with high-end shingles fail just because...

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RE: Quick fix or redo: dealing with damaged aluminum flashing

Copper flashing definitely holds up longer, no doubt about it. But honestly, unless you're dealing with historic properties or coastal areas with salt...

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RE: Best ways to insulate a modified bitumen roof?

Couldn't agree more with this point. Spray foam is great stuff, but it's definitely not forgiving if the installer isn't experienced. Have you run int...

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RE: how hot is too hot when welding TPO roofing?

I've actually tried shade tarps a couple times, and honestly, they're more hassle than they're worth. They do keep the membrane cooler, sure, but deal...

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RE: How tricky is too tricky when fixing modern gadgets?

Had a similar thing happen on a job site once—lightning hit nearby and fried some equipment, but the surge protectors didn't even blink. Makes me wond...

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RE: is ice & water shield really worth the extra $$?

Yeah, seen that happen too many times. Curious though, have you found ice & water shield actually prevents ice dams effectively, or is it more jus...

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