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patricia_scott
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RE: Quick fix or redo: dealing with damaged aluminum flashing
That’s been my experience too, honestly. I tried the “just caulk it” route on my garage roof a couple years back - looked like it held for a while, but then we got one of those sideways rainstorms and water found its way...
RE: how long should we honor price quotes?
I hear you on this. I tried to get a 45-day lock on some siding last summer, and by week three the supplier already wanted to bump the price. I pushed back, but honestly, they showed me the new manufacturer price sheet -...
RE: Finally tackled that metal edging thing on my roof
Yeah, that “maintenance-free” marketing is a joke around here. I tried a so-called “hail-resistant” paint last year, and it still got dinged up after that spring storm. I hear you on stainless - looked at the price per f...
RE: Roof checkups saved me big bucks - anyone else?
That’s exactly why I make myself get up there twice a year, even though heights aren’t my thing. Missed a cracked vent boot once and it cost me drywall repairs in the bathroom. Recycled flashing’s a mixed bag for me too ...
RE: Roofing that stands up to wild weather - anyone tried this?
You nailed it about those “lifetime” warranties - feels like they’re just banking on us forgetting the fine print. I’ve been burned before with a “guaranteed” shingle that started shedding granules after five years. Our ...