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RE: Anyone have experience with shingles that hold up against hail?
- Flashing issues are hands-down the #1 thing I see during inspections, even on “new” roofs. Most leaks I flag aren’t from shingle damage - they’re from lazy or missing flashing around chimneys, valleys, and vents. - Cla...
RE: Torch-down roofs: saw a news piece about fire risks - thoughts?
- Seen way too many torch-down jobs where folks skip proper prep - bubbles, splits, you name it. - Lighter colors definitely help with heat, but I’ve still found bubbles if the substrate isn’t bone dry first. - Fire ...
RE: WHEN TAX BREAKS COLLIDE: A TALE OF INCENTIVE LAYERING
- Been there. I tried to keep every inspection photo and every scrap of paperwork - my desk turned into a fire hazard. - Honestly, color-coding didn’t help much. I still lost stuff in the shuffle. - What finally worked? ...
RE: Navigating local rules for adding a green roof: my step-by-step
- Honestly, poking around with a flashlight is how most people start. No shame in that. - From what I’ve seen, pros do spot stuff you’d never think to look for - tiny cracks around vents, weird spots where water pools,...