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RE: Did you know Tamko started out making roofing in a chicken coop?

- Powered attic fans get a lot of hype, but honestly, I’ve seen more issues than solutions when folks install them without thinking through the whole ...

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RE: how long should we honor price quotes?

- Seen this play out a bunch, especially after big storms. Quotes expire, but the real holdup is always insurance or adjusters dragging things out. - ...

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RE: Figuring out roof support: choosing between rafters and trusses

- Trusses are engineered for specific loads—usually just the roof and ceiling, not storage. Even “beefy” ones can surprise you with how little extra w...

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RE: Roofing that stands up to wild weather—anyone tried this?

Not totally sold on the “ice and water shield everywhere” approach, especially with green/living roofs. A few things I’ve noticed: - True, but if th...

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

- Agree with most of this, especially about color and older membranes. Seen too many repairs where the old stuff just curls up no matter how careful y...

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RE: how much does fixing up after a big storm usually set you back?

Insurance usually covers temp fixes if they're preventing further damage, but they'll scrutinize receipts closely—seen plenty of claims get denied ove...

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RE: Ventilation in new builds—are we overlooking something important?

- - True, placement matters, but honestly attic insulation quality is often overlooked. Seen plenty of attics with decent venting still roasting be...

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RE: Roof Dramas: Shingles vs. Metal After Heavy Rain

Yeah, roofing and ventilation can be tricky... seen plenty of attics with insulation piled high but still moisture issues underneath. Insulation helps...

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RE: thinking about splurging on better roofing—worth it or nah?

Yeah, gotta agree here. Ferns can be a bit of a gamble—I've seen them work their way into shingles and even lift flashing if they're the tougher-roote...

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RE: Best ways to insulate a modified bitumen roof?

Yeah, sealing around vents can be a pain—seen plenty of DIY jobs where folks missed spots they swore were airtight. Honestly, though, gaps around flas...

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

- Humidity can definitely mess things up, but TPO welding's mostly about temp control and clean surfaces. - Seen roofers weld fine even on muggy days....

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RE: roof vents and the mysterious midnight drip

Had a client with something similar last year: - Mystery drip, cold attic, wintertime... sounded like textbook roof leak. - Crawled up there expectin...

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