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RE: When hail meets metal: a suburban legend

I keep hearing that metal roofs are “hail-proof” too, but I’m not totally convinced. My cousin’s place got hit with golf ball-sized hail last spring a...

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

Interesting, I’ve actually had almost the opposite experience with moss. Maybe it’s the slope or the soil type, but in my backyard (clay-heavy, decent...

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RE: Weighing the pros and cons: full roof removal vs. just adding a new layer

Has anyone noticed if the age of the house makes a difference with this? Ours is a 1958 ranch with the original sheathing, and I’m worried that adding...

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RE: finally found an underlayment that lasts—what's your experience?

I’ve been wondering about the same thing, honestly. I switched to synthetic underlayment last year when we replaced the roof (asphalt shingles, mid-At...

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

That’s interesting, but does synthetic actually help with long-term moisture issues if the venting is bad? I get that it holds up better than felt in ...

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RE: When the inspector thinks your house is older than it is

That marine paint advice is reassuring—I've been debating whether to go that route on my own place. The upfront cost made me hesitate, but hearing how...

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