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RE: How often do you actually get your business roof checked?
That’s the truth, but I’ll admit I’m not always as proactive as I should be. I do a visual check after big storms, but I don’t climb up there every time it rains - partly because my insurance guy freaks out if he thinks ...
RE: Keeping algae off Atlas shingles: My quick hack
That’s exactly it. I keep thinking, if we can put a rover on Mars, why are we still scrubbing green gunk off our roofs every spring? I get the whole “cut the trees” argument too, but honestly, I’d rather deal with a litt...
RE: Navigating local rules for adding a green roof: my step-by-step
Couldn’t agree more about water being sneaky. I used to think a fat bead of caulk was the answer to everything, but after a couple of “surprise” leaks, I’ve learned the hard way that it’s just a temporary band-aid. Espec...
RE: Swapping Out Roof Vent Boots With The Seasons - Worth The Hassle?
I get the appeal of not having to mess with boots every couple years, but I keep coming back to the price. For me, it’s not just the cost of the metal covers - it’s also finding someone who’ll actually install them right...
RE: Has anyone used Empire Roofing in Orlando, Fl? What was your experience?
I’ve actually gotten a quote from Empire Roofing, but ended up going with a different company last year after the big hailstorm. Their price was competitive, but I got a weird vibe from the sales guy - he was pushing har...
RE: Roof upkeep through the seasons - did you see this?
Tried the reverse curve style a couple years back - honestly, installation was more fiddly than I expected, especially getting the angle right so water actually follows the curve. They did keep out most debris, but in he...
RE: how long should we honor price quotes?
I’m definitely with you on the stress of a 48-hour window. Last year when we had to replace our water heater, the plumber’s quote was only good for two days. I get that prices can jump - he even showed me his supplier’s ...
RE: ROOFING NIGHTMARE: IF YOU COULD ONLY PICK ONE NAILER...
I get the appeal of buying used, especially with how pricey new nailers are, but honestly, I’d rather rent for big jobs and just pick up a cheap hammer for patchwork. My last “deal” off Marketplace ended up costing more ...
RE: Ventilation in new builds - are we overlooking something important?
I totally get what you’re saying, but I still feel like the system kind of sets everyone up to fail. When we bought our place, the inspector missed that there were zero attic baffles - turns out, the builder never even p...
RE: how hot is too hot when welding TPO roofing?
I've run into similar issues myself, and honestly, I think batch variations are a bigger factor than most people realize. Manufacturers always claim consistency, but in practice, there's definitely some variability. I've...