paulw33
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RE: Roof checkups saved me big bucks—anyone else?

Good catch on the attic moisture—those sneaky issues can really snowball if you don't spot them early. I've seen drones used for roof inspections a fe...

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RE: how long should we honor price quotes?

We've used similar escalation clauses in our roofing projects, especially after major storms when material prices go nuts. Linking quotes to industry ...

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RE: Will new solar panels mess up my old roof?

Good points, but honestly, sometimes even a solid installer can't fully prevent issues on older roofs. I've seen cases where the panels themselves wer...

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RE: Is It Just Me or Do Underlayments Never Last as Long as Promised?

Good point about weight—I've seen people underestimate how much soil and vegetation actually weigh. But honestly, a lot of those structural issues com...

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RE: Roof upkeep through the seasons—did you see this?

Yeah, drainage makes or breaks the whole thing. I've seen green roofs handle snow loads better than traditional ones because the plants and substrate ...

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RE: Quick fix or redo: dealing with damaged aluminum flashing

Exactly my experience too. I've seen folks spend hours trying to straighten out aluminum flashing, only for it to buckle again after the first heavy r...

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RE: Struggling with huge jumps between bids

We ran into something similar when we did ours a few years back. The bids were honestly all over the map, and it felt like some contractors were just ...

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RE: LOOKING FOR GOOD PLACES TO BUY METAL ROOFING SHEETS

Good tips on reclaimed sheets, I've had similar experiences myself. Curious though, have you found certain types of coatings or finishes hold up bette...

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RE: how long should we honor price quotes?

Had a similar issue last spring—quoted a homeowner on a metal roof, gave him 45 days. He circled back nearly 3 months later, surprised the numbers cha...

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RE: how hot is too hot when welding TPO roofing?

Yeah, I've noticed the same thing. Midday sun can really mess with your welds, especially on lighter-colored membranes. I usually dial back the heat g...

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RE: Roofing Invoice Double-Check: How I Make Sure I'm Not Overpaying

Had exactly this issue last spring when we were doing a large green roof installation downtown. The supplier split our bulk order into three separate ...

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RE: telling apart fresh leaks from old ones is driving me nuts

Yeah, I hear you on that. Small patches can definitely trick you into thinking you've solved the issue temporarily when you're actually just masking i...

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RE: struggling to decide between Tamko and CertainTeed shingles—anyone have thoughts?

Same here, went CertainTeed Landmark about 6 years ago—still holding strong through storms and sun. Tamko tempted me too, but heard a few too many mix...

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