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RE: How often do you actually get your business roof checked?
That’s pretty much how I was taught, too. I get why drones are getting popular - boss keeps talking about investing in one for “efficiency” - but honestly, I’ve seen them miss stuff you’d spot right away if you’re actual...
RE: Why does cleaning up nail clippings always turn into a scavenger hunt?
I hear you on the towel trick. I’ve tried everything short of vacuuming my own feet after a trim, and still, there’s always that one rogue clipping that finds its way into my sock or, worse, gets stuck in the carpet unti...
RE: just read about roof issues popping up after winter - are you checking yours?
I get where you’re coming from - those composite shingles look great on paper, but the sticker shock is real. I’ve seen a few folks go all-in on them, only to end up still fighting with moss and needles because of all th...
RE: How do you keep your gutters from turning into leaf soup?
Had a customer swear by those mesh guards, but after the first big storm, we found a squirrel had stuffed acorns right through the holes. Didn’t matter how fancy the cover was - still had to scoop out a soggy mess. I’m w...
RE: ROOF SURVIVED HURRICANE, BUT WAS IT JUST LUCK?
Man, I hear you on that. I once spent half a day chasing a “mystery leak” that only showed up after a sideways rain - turns out, a single nail was just barely poking through the underlayment in the valley. You’d never sp...
RE: Is It Just Me or Do Underlayments Never Last as Long as Promised?
True, but honestly I've seen some cheaper underlayments hold up surprisingly well. My uncle slapped on budget stuff years ago - zero maintenance, questionable install - and it's still kicking. Luck of the draw maybe?