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lindal61
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RE: WHEN DOES A "QUICK FIX" TURN INTO A WEEKEND PROJECT?
Yeah, but sometimes I wonder if we overreact? I mean, I've seen a little mushy wood that held up fine for years after a patch. How bad does it really have to get before a full tear-off's worth it?
RE: Anyone have experience with shingles that hold up against hail?
That’s interesting - I kind of expected impact shingles to help with noise too, but now I’m not so sure. Did you notice any difference in how the roof held up after storms, or was it mostly just about peace of mind? I ke...
RE: Roof upkeep through the seasons - did you see this?
Yeah, I’ve heard the same stories about bleach and shingle damage, but I’ve never actually seen a warranty get denied over it. Most of the time, folks just say their roof “looks faded” or feels rougher after a few years....
RE: Did you know shingles get layered like fish scales?
Pressure washing shingles always makes me nervous too - seems like it does more harm than good most times. About those eco underlayments, do they actually hold up in heavy rain or hail? I’ve seen some tear pretty quick, ...
RE: Ventilation in new builds - are we overlooking something important?
I get what you’re saying about those vents - sometimes feels like you’re just letting the cold in for no real gain. But if you block them off, doesn’t that just make the condensation worse? I’ve seen a few places where m...
RE: Thinking about replacing my roof - are shingles really worth it?
Ice dams are such a pain. I’ve seen a few roofs where patching after a bad winter just turned into a yearly thing - never seems to fully fix the problem. Did you notice if the wood underneath was soft or anything when yo...