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RE: Would you worry about lightning if your house had a metal roof?
- Totally agree, the real risk is usually inside the house, not the roof itself. - Metal roofs actually help disperse lightning - less likely to catch fire than wood or asphalt. - That’s the tradeoff. Some folks add ins...
RE: Clearing roof mess: DIY or hire a pro?
- Foam inserts really are a mixed bag. - seen that too, especially after a wet fall under big trees. - If you’re not comfortable on a ladder, I’d lean toward hiring out. Roofs get slick fast with wet leaves or pine need...
RE: Getting attic airflow right: my step-by-step for better roof health
- Spot on about the baffles - seen way too many buried under insulation, which just kills airflow. - Couldn’t agree more. Up here in Minnesota, I see that every winter when folks forget about venting those bathroom fa...
RE: Roofing that stands up to wild weather - anyone tried this?
- Gotta say, I’ve seen tile roofs get their own share of headaches, especially after a big hailstorm. Tiles can crack, and repairs aren’t always cheap or easy to match. - Metal’s solid, but in coastal areas, salt air can...
RE: Finally got my attic temps under control - here's what worked
- Totally agree with this: - Ran into the same thing last spring - customer’s attic was roasting, but no moisture at all. Just a bunch of nails poking up and a couple warped boards. - In my experience, temp swings a...