Roofing discussions and local services.
pat_barkley
Discussion activity
Topics and replies this member has contributed.
RE: Eye and hand protection: disposable vs. reusable gear?
I get the appeal of a “do-it-all” glove, but honestly, I don’t think it’s ever gonna happen. Every material’s got its weak spot - nitrile melts with solvents, leather soaks up water, cut-resistant ones are clumsy for det...
RE: Would you worry about lightning if your house had a metal roof?
That’s spot on. I’ve seen plenty of houses with asphalt roofs take direct hits and fry everything inside because the grounding was a joke. Metal just spreads the energy out - if you’ve got solid grounding and a decent su...
RE: Why does picking between layering new shingles or ripping everything off have to be so confusing?
I get what you mean about the second layer being a buffer, especially after a nasty hailstorm. I’ve seen some roofs around here (Midwest - hail capital, it feels like) where the double layer actually did stop leaks for a...
RE: Nailing Down Roof Age: Finally Got My Policy Approved After a Headache
That “sudden and accidental” clause is a classic insurance gray area - sometimes it feels like they’re just waiting for any excuse to deny a claim. But you nailed it: documentation is everything. I’ve seen adjusters try ...
RE: Did you know Tamko started out making roofing in a chicken coop?
I’ve seen those “premium” felts hold up okay too, but I’m still not convinced they’re anywhere near as tough as a good synthetic when you get a real storm rolling through. Maybe it’s just the Midwest weather talking, but...
RE: Did you know Tamko started out making roofing in a chicken coop?
“Lifetime” warranties always crack me up - whose lifetime are we talking about, the roof or the company’s marketing manager? I’ve been on roofs where “lifetime” shingles were curling and fading after 12 years, especially...
RE: Thinking about installing leaf filters - worth the hype or waste of cash?
This is exactly what bugs me about a lot of these “miracle” leaf filter systems. They look great in the sales pitch, but in real life, it’s a toss-up. I’ve seen mesh guards do their job for folks with steeper roofs and n...
RE: ROOF SURVIVED HURRICANE, BUT WAS IT JUST LUCK?
You're right, drones miss stuff - especially those sneaky leaks around flashing. But honestly, if your roof made it through a hurricane without major issues, that's more than luck... Sounds like you got a solid instal...
RE: Finally got my attic temps under control - here's what worked
Yeah, that's pretty much been my experience with radiant barriers too. Installed one for a friend last summer - felt like I was wrapping his attic in leftover Thanksgiving foil, lol. Honestly, if you've already got decen...
RE: roof vents and the mysterious midnight drip
Good point about ventilation. Had a similar issue last winter - thought I had a leak, but turns out the insulation guys had stuffed batts right up against the soffit vents. Cleared that out, and the dripping stopped. Mak...