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RE: just read about roof issues popping up after winter - are you checking yours?
That’s actually one of my main hesitations with composite shingles. I manage a few older properties, and the ability to do quick, targeted repairs has saved us a lot of headaches (and money) over the years. With asphalt,...
RE: just read about roof issues popping up after winter - are you checking yours?
I get the point about not trusting a dry ceiling, but I’d push back a bit on the idea that attic insulation always tells the full story. In my experience, especially with older homes or those with less-than-ideal ventila...
RE: Roof upkeep through the seasons - did you see this?
That’s a good way to put it. I’ve noticed the same - sometimes it feels like the weeds are plotting a takeover up there. Out of curiosity, have you had issues with roots messing with the membrane? I’ve seen that once or ...
RE: WHEN TAX BREAKS COLLIDE: A TALE OF INCENTIVE LAYERING
I get where you’re coming from, but I’m not sure it’s always a win just because you don’t owe more. Sometimes I wonder if we’re actually leaving money on the table by not digging deeper into how these credits interact. L...
RE: how much does fixing up after a big storm usually set you back?
That “like-for-like” clause is a real headache, isn’t it? I’ve run into the same thing with siding after a windstorm - insurance would only cover the old vinyl, even though I wanted to switch to fiber cement. Had to pony...
RE: just read about roof issues popping up after winter - are you checking yours?
Ventilation’s definitely a bigger deal than people think. I’ve managed a few buildings with brand-new shingles and still ran into ice dam problems, especially on low-slope sections. Even with proper insulation, if the at...
RE: Flat roofs and heavy rain: is it a disaster waiting to happen?
That’s been my experience too. We tried adding extra drains on one of our older flat roofs, but the minimal slope meant water just pooled in new places. It helped a little, but didn’t solve the underlying drainage issue....
RE: Ventilation in new builds - are we overlooking something important?
I’ve actually wondered the same thing about attic fans - sometimes it feels like we’re just treating the symptom, not the cause. In a couple of properties with weird roof angles, I tried solar vents, but honestly, airflo...
RE: Trying to pick a shingle that won’t cook my attic - Malarkey worth it?
Interesting point about the lighter shingles - I've definitely noticed a difference in attic temps depending on color, especially during peak summer. But I keep wondering how much of that is shingle color versus the actu...