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RE: Thinking about replacing my roof - are shingles really worth it?
That’s spot on. I’ve seen plenty of roofs where folks went with the “cool” shingle color, but skipped out on adding ridge or soffit vents - attic temps still shot up in summer. Shingle shade can help a bit, but without b...
RE: Feeling good about my switch to composite tiles - worth it?
That’s spot on. I’ve seen plenty of cases where folks blame the composite tiles for ice damming, but when you dig in, it’s usually insulation or ventilation that’s the real culprit. Wider ice & water shield definitel...
RE: Flat roofs and heavy rain: is it a disaster waiting to happen?
That’s true to a point, but I’d argue flat roofs get a bit of an unfair reputation, especially when it comes to heavy rain. Most of the chronic leak issues I see aren’t just about age or neglect - they’re often down to d...