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RE: Roof upkeep through the seasons—did you see this?

I get what you’re saying about bleach, but honestly, I’ve used a super diluted mix on some stubborn moss patches and never had an issue—at least not y...

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RE: Feeling good about my switch to composite tiles—worth it?

Funny you mention the slickness—I noticed the same thing when I was up on a composite roof last fall. Way more slippery than asphalt, especially with ...

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RE: Did you know shingles get layered like fish scales?

That’s exactly the headache I ran into last fall. Tried to patch a spot on my uncle’s roof with some “green” shingles he picked up on sale, and they j...

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RE: Thinking about installing leaf filters—worth the hype or waste of cash?

Yeah, pine needles are relentless. I tried those mesh guards at my folks’ place—looked great for about a month, then the needles just made a mat right...

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RE: Thinking about replacing my roof—are shingles really worth it?

I get what you’re saying about insulation and air sealing being the big difference makers, but I’ve actually noticed more impact from roof color and m...

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RE: Roofing that stands up to wild weather—anyone tried this?

I've installed quite a few micro-mesh systems on roofs over the past couple years, and honestly, they're not perfect—but they're definitely better tha...

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RE: Best ways to protect home from extreme weather combo?

Had a similar experience on a job last year. Homeowner insisted on a green roof but luckily the contractor knew his stuff and reinforced the framing b...

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

I hear you on the rooftop garden thing. Helped a buddy of mine set one up last summer, and honestly, it turned into way more work than either of us ex...

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RE: Quick fix or redo: dealing with damaged aluminum flashing

Interesting that silicone worked out for you... I had a different experience altogether. Last summer, I patched up some flashing around my garage roof...

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RE: is it just me or are roofs wearing out faster these days?

I've noticed something similar on jobs lately. Did a roof last summer that was barely 10 years old, decent shingles too, but the granules were almost ...

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RE: took a chance on higher-priced bids and it paid off

Had something similar happen on a job last summer. Homeowner went for the pricier bid because the crew promised some fancy ventilation system that was...

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

Had something similar happen on a job last year. Homeowner was told by another company the whole roof had to go, but when we got up there, it was just...

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RE: Rusty nails ruining my weekend project

Yeah, I've noticed something similar. Last summer we had two batches of nails from the same supplier—one batch held up fine, the other started rusting...

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RE: finally got standing seam roofing right on my flat roof

Haha, been there myself. We tackled a flat roof last summer, and I swear sealing around vents and chimneys is like playing whack-a-mole—fix one spot, ...

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