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maggieg12
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RE: Ever had those rubber boots around vent pipes crack way sooner than expected?
- Totally get where you’re coming from with the rubber boots - those things just don’t seem to last in our weather. - I’ve seen the same thing with old metal flashings holding up way longer than expected, but man, they...
RE: just read about roof issues popping up after winter - are you checking yours?
- Good point about turbines freezing up. I’ve seen a few that just spin uselessly all winter, then get stuck with ice buildup. - For heavy snow zones, ridge vents (with baffles) seem to hold up better - less moving parts...
RE: How often do you actually get your business roof checked?
I get where you’re coming from - sometimes a good flashlight and a little poking around do the trick. But I’ve had jobs where the “old-school snooping” missed stuff the gadgets caught, especially with those low-slope roo...
RE: When hail meets metal: a suburban legend
- Totally agree - cosmetic dents are way less scary than hidden leaks. - I’ve seen plenty of roofs that look rough but are still bone dry underneath. - The real trouble starts when water finds a way in... that’s when...