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michelle_brown
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RE: TOUGHER ROOF OR JUST GOOD ENOUGH? NEED HELP DECIDING
I get the “good enough” approach, but sometimes patching just drags out the pain. My folks kept patching their old roof for years, and honestly, it ended up costing more in the long run with water damage inside. If leaks...
RE: Composite Shingles vs. Asphalt: Which Would You Trust Over Your Head?
Funny you mention the “thud” - I totally get that. My uncle’s house had those old-school asphalt shingles and storms always sounded way more dramatic there. Composite does feel lighter, but from what I’ve seen on jobs, t...
RE: finally found a roofing company that didn't rip me off
Yeah, turbines can def get noisy on windy nights... had a similar setup at my folks' place. Still, sounds like your roofer gave you solid advice - nice when they actually level with you about pros and cons instead of ups...
RE: Hypothetical scenario: your roofer suggests a contractor network you've never heard of
I dealt with a smaller contractor network last year after some hail damage, and honestly, I went into it pretty skeptical. I'd never heard of them before, and their website looked like it was made in 2005 (seriously, guy...
RE: Hypothetical scenario: your roofer suggests a contractor network you've never heard of
Yep, totally agree on the smaller brands sometimes bringing cool stuff to the table. Recently saw a homeowner choose a newer company because they offered solar-reflective shingles - saved them quite a bit on cooling cost...
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