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melissaeditor
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RE: Are you more of a troubleshooter or a fixer-upper?
Agree with this completely. Seen plenty of roofs where spray foam was blamed unfairly - usually comes down to poor attic ventilation or shortcuts in installation. One thing I'd add: watch out for roof deck rot if ventila...
RE: How Do You Know When Things Are Starting to Go South?
Yeah, squirrels are sneaky little devils. Had a client once who swore the scratching was just branches brushing against the roof. Turned out to be a whole family of squirrels nesting and chewing their way through shingle...
RE: LOOKING FOR GOOD PLACES TO BUY METAL ROOFING SHEETS
- Good points, but marine-grade isn't always necessary inland... depends on your exact location. - I've had decent luck with local metal suppliers - usually better quality control than random online sellers. - Ask specif...
RE: Eco-friendly roof upgrades that won't break the bank
Reflective coatings can be decent short-term fixes, but honestly, the annual patch-up routine gets old fast. If you're looking for something more durable without a full roof replacement, I'd suggest checking out cool roo...