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RE: just read about roof issues popping up after winter - are you checking yours?
That’s exactly it - patch jobs are like putting a band-aid on something that probably needs stitches. I’ve gone the patching route more times than I care to admit, especially when money was tight or I thought “eh, it’ll ...
RE: Would you worry about lightning if your house had a metal roof?
I get why people worry about grounding, but honestly, I think the whole “metal roof attracts lightning” thing is a bit overblown. I’ve had a metal roof for almost 15 years here in Missouri - plenty of wild storms - and n...
RE: Clearing roof mess: DIY or hire a pro?
Had a similar situation a few years back - north side of my house never gets sun, so moss loves it. I tried the soft brush and it worked fine, but I got a little carried away near the ridge and ended up loosening a shing...
RE: Did you know shingles get layered like fish scales?
Yeah, I’ve seen the same thing with recycled shingles - if you commit to doing the whole slope, they hold up just fine. Tried patching a section on my shed once with leftover architectural shingles and it turned into a m...
RE: Solar attic fan install was supposed to be easy... right?
You nailed it with the moisture sneaking in. I used to think as long as the attic felt dry and the temp was reasonable, I was in the clear. Then one spring I found a patch of mold behind a stack of old boxes - never woul...
RE: Avoiding Commercial Project Underbids
Couldn’t agree more about the “legwork” part. I remember the first time I got a siding quote, it looked like a steal - until I realized half the work wasn’t even mentioned. They just said “prep and install,” but didn’t s...
RE: Roof checkups saved me big bucks - anyone else?
I usually climb up there twice a year - spring and fall. Learned the hard way after ignoring it for a couple years and ended up with water damage in the attic... not fun. Thermal imaging is neat, but honestly, nothing be...
RE: Figuring out roof support: choosing between rafters and trusses
Had a similar headache when renovating our old farmhouse. Thought sistering would be straightforward until we uncovered rot halfway through - talk about a curveball. Ended up biting the bullet and switching to trusses mi...
RE: is it just me or are roofs wearing out faster these days?
Had my roof redone about 12 years ago, and honestly, it looks rougher now than the one I replaced at 20 years. Pretty sure the crew rushed it, plus the underlayment they used was some generic stuff - lesson learned there...