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RE: ROOF SURVIVED HURRICANE, BUT WAS IT JUST LUCK?

Yeah, I was worried about the noise too. We just bought our first place last year and the previous owners had put on a metal roof, so we didn’t really...

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RE: When the leaves fight back: a suburban drain mystery

Totally get it—gutters are such a pain, especially with all the maples in my yard. I do sometimes wonder if I’d regret trading the occasional drip for...

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RE: Nailing Down Roof Age: Finally Got My Policy Approved After a Headache

That’s wild about the dog photo—honestly, I never would’ve thought something like that could actually help with a claim. I just went through a similar...

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RE: Why is every roof part named something weird?

I totally get the “deal with the mess once” idea, but man, I was not prepared for how much old stuff they pulled off my roof. Found like three layers ...

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RE: how much does fixing up after a big storm usually set you back?

Yeah, I totally get what you mean about things snowballing. I tried the tapping trick too, but honestly, I couldn’t really tell the difference between...

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RE: Struggling with installing hip and ridge shingles—any tips?

I totally get the frustration with cold-weather installs. I tried the “keep ‘em warm” trick too, but even then, some shingles just didn’t want to coop...

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RE: Figuring out roof support: choosing between rafters and trusses

We opted for trusses too, mostly because budget was tight and the savings seemed pretty solid at the time. But yeah, I feel you on the attic storage t...

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RE: thinking about splurging on better roofing—worth it or nah?

Yeah, I get that. When we bought our place, the roof had a few dings from branches and stuff. At first it bugged me, but now I hardly notice... kinda ...

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RE: looking for reliable tile roof brands in the US

We went with composite tiles about two years ago—didn't go with DaVinci or Brava though. Ended up choosing CeDUR after a neighbor recommended them. Ho...

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RE: finally found a roofing company that didn't rip me off

Copper roofs do look amazing, but yeah, those runoff streaks can be tricky. My neighbor installed copper flashing around their chimney last summer, an...

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