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kthinker32
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RE: Weighing the pros and cons: full roof removal vs. just adding a new layer
I get the appeal of just adding a layer, especially when you look at the price difference. But I ran into the hidden rot issue a few years back - looked fine from above, but when we finally tore off the old shingles, hal...
RE: How often do you actually get your business roof checked?
I’m up there three times a year, usually spring, late summer, and before winter hits. Tried heavier planting with sedum and some low-growing natives - definitely helps crowd out the weeds, but you’ll still get the odd da...
RE: Eye and hand protection: disposable vs. reusable gear?
Yeah, I’ve pretty much given up on finding “the glove” too. Wet leather is a lost cause, and those dipped ones just shred after a couple days on shingles. I tried the nitrile-under-mechanics trick too - felt like my hand...
RE: When hail meets metal: a suburban legend
Not sure I buy that a small dent always leads to leaks. - maybe, but I’ve had metal roofs with plenty of hail marks and no problems for years. Maybe it comes down to install quality and the gauge you pick. I’d still tak...
RE: Feeling good about my switch to composite tiles - worth it?
I had a similar experience when I switched to composite tiles a couple years back. My attic does seem a bit warmer compared to when I had metal, but it’s still way better than the old dark shingles. Cooling bills didn’t ...
RE: Why does every car brand have their own weird shade of red?
That bit about the clear coat thickness rings true. I’ve seen it firsthand with my old Chevy - the paint basically turned to powder after a few summers, while my buddy’s Toyota parked right next to it looked decent year...
RE: Just got a roof inspection PDF that's straight outta sci-fi
Yeah, those thermal images are wild - my last report looked like a weather radar map. I’ll admit, I still have trouble trusting all the gadgets, but after a couple of surprise leaks that only showed up on those scans, I’...
RE: Best ways to protect home from extreme weather combo?
That’s been my experience too. I looked into a green roof a couple years back - love the idea, but between the extra weight, drainage headaches, and random leaks, I just couldn’t see it working here (Midwest, weather all...