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RE: Keeping algae off Atlas shingles: My quick hack
Honestly, I’ve had better luck focusing on airflow and shade than any of the chemical or metal strip fixes. I get what you mean about zinc strips - they’re supposed to help, but mine corroded and flaked off after a coupl...
RE: How I dodged a payday loan disaster
Man, you nailed it about hidden moisture. I pulled apart a patch of my own roof last fall - thought it was just a little drip, but there was a whole science experiment happening under the shingles. Mold, insulation clump...
RE: finally found an underlayment that lasts - what's your experience?
I’ve used peel-and-stick on a couple of projects in ice dam country (northern MN), and honestly, it’s a mixed bag. It sticks like crazy - almost too well if you ever have to pull up a section for repairs. Never had bubbl...
RE: Lowered my insurance bill after a roof inspection - anyone else surprised?
That’s a good point about the shingle rating. I ran into something similar - my insurer wanted proof that my metal roof was actually steel and not aluminum, since apparently it makes a difference for fire risk. Keeping t...
RE: Quick fix or redo: dealing with damaged aluminum flashing
I totally get what you're saying about quick fixes sometimes being misapplied. Last year I patched up my garage flashing with butyl tape thinking it'd hold until spring...and it did, sorta. But when I finally got around ...
RE: Roof Dramas: Shingles vs. Metal After Heavy Rain
Yeah, hail can definitely make you rethink your choices, haha. Had a metal roof at my old place, and while rain was kinda soothing, hailstorms sounded like someone throwing rocks at the house. Still, I wouldn't trade it ...
RE: Best ways to protect home from extreme weather combo?
I've seen a couple neighbors do exactly that - reinforced shingles plus hurricane clips. Honestly, it didn't seem like overkill at all, especially after the storm we had last year. Their roofs barely budged while others ...
RE: ROOFING NIGHTMARE: IF YOU COULD ONLY PICK ONE NAILER...
Used that Hitachi myself a few years back when helping a buddy redo his roof - gotta agree, it's a beast. But honestly, I've been leaning toward Bostitch lately. Had one on a green roof project last spring, and it handle...
RE: took a chance on higher-priced bids and it paid off
Totally get where you're coming from. I've seen it go both ways myself - sometimes the pricier option really does pay off, but other times it's just a fancy price tag without the quality to back it up. I think you're ont...
RE: took a chance on higher-priced bids and it paid off
Totally see your point, but honestly inspectors can still be pretty skeptical about green roofs, even when you show them everything's good. Had one inspector who kept asking questions about drainage and weight distributi...