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molly_jackson
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RE: Weighing the pros and cons: full roof removal vs. just adding a new layer
I hear you on the landfill waste - tearing off a whole roof feels pretty wasteful. I did a second layer once too, and it held up fine for about eight years before we finally had to do a full tear-off. Did your contractor...
RE: Anyone else tried those heated driveway mats?
I’m with you on the cord situation - definitely not the most elegant setup, especially if you’re trying to cover a wider area. I ended up running mine along the edge of the driveway and tucking them under a bit of mulch ...
RE: Composite Shingles vs. Asphalt: Which Would You Trust Over Your Head?
That’s pretty much my experience too - after a couple hailstorms, it almost doesn’t matter what you’ve got up there. I went with composite last time thinking it’d hold up better, but honestly, the difference wasn’t huge....
RE: Could Skipping Roof Checkups Cost You Your Claim?
Yeah, I’m in the same camp - never kept a running photo log of my roof, just the odd pic if there’s visible damage or after a big storm. I do think receipts matter more to insurance folks, at least in my experience. Had ...
RE: Did you know shingles get layered like fish scales?
We switched to synthetic underlayment when we re-roofed two years ago. Honestly, I haven’t noticed a huge difference with attic moisture compared to the old felt, but it was way easier for the crew to install and seems t...
RE: how long should we honor price quotes?
Had a similar situation last year when I remodeled my kitchen. Even though we had a clause, the contractor came back asking for more after drywall prices jumped. I pushed back, and to their credit, they honored the orig...