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kevinp93
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RE: How often do you actually get your business roof checked?
Twice a year isn’t overkill, especially with Midwest winters. I’ve seen roofs go from fine to “call the insurance adjuster” in just one bad season. Snow load and freeze/thaw cycles are brutal on flat roofs - water finds ...
RE: Nailing Down Roof Age: Finally Got My Policy Approved After a Headache
I get the concern about rusty screws, but honestly, I’ve seen plenty that look rough on the outside and still hold up just fine for years. That’s fair, but sometimes surface rust isn’t a dealbreaker - especially on olde...
RE: Would tile roofs survive a harsh winter up north?
That’s pretty much what I’ve seen managing properties up here. Composite tiles always sound good on paper, but once you get a few winters with heavy freeze-thaw, the surface gets slick and the edges start to show wear. I...
RE: Just got a roof inspection PDF that's straight outta sci-fi
Those “lifetime” claims are definitely optimistic, especially around penetrations. I’ve seen even high-end metal boots fail after a couple of rough winters - usually the caulk or gasket gives out first, like you said. An...
RE: Keeping rust at bay when you're near the ocean
316 is definitely better than 304 for coastal spots, but I wouldn’t write off powder coating entirely. It’s true that a chip or scratch can let salt in, but the key is in the prep and the thickness of the coating. I’ve m...