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RE: Anyone have experience with shingles that hold up against hail?
Curious if anyone has actually had their insurance give a meaningful discount for Class 4 shingles or metal? I keep hearing that’s the big selling point, but when I priced it out, the premium drop was barely noticeable. ...
RE: Feeling good about my switch to composite tiles - worth it?
Funny, I actually had the opposite issue - my composite tiles have been quieter than the old metal roof, especially during storms. Maybe it’s the underlayment? I do miss the extra insulation from my green roof, though. A...
RE: Thinking about replacing my roof - are shingles really worth it?
Yeah, those warranties are tricky - most folks don’t realize how many loopholes there are until something actually goes wrong. I’ve seen shingles start curling or losing granules way before the “guaranteed” timeline, esp...
RE: Why does picking between layering new shingles or ripping everything off have to be so confusing?
I get the argument for tearing everything off, but is it always necessary? On some of my properties, we’ve done a second layer when the decking was still solid and there weren’t any leaks or soft spots. Saved a ton on la...
RE: Roof upkeep through the seasons - did you see this?
Copper strips have definitely worked better than sprays in my experience too, but I get what you mean - it’s never a total fix. I’ve seen zinc strips slow moss down a bit, but they’re not magic. On some roofs, especially...
RE: how long should we honor price quotes?
That’s pretty much what I’ve landed on too. I used to give 30-day quotes, but with materials jumping all over the place, it just doesn’t make sense anymore. Had a painter last winter try to hold me to a quote from three ...
RE: how hot is too hot when welding TPO roofing?
That’s a smart approach - using the IR gun every hour. I’ve had a couple of jobs where the crew got moving early, thinking they’d beat the heat, but by 11am the roof was already pushing 125°F. The “hand test” just isn’t ...
RE: Roofing near the ocean - did you know salt air eats metal?
Aluminum fasteners with pressure-treated wood make me nervous, honestly. The newer pressure-treated stuff is loaded with copper, and aluminum doesn’t play nice with it - galvanic corrosion can kick in pretty quick. I’ve ...