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RE: Hail damage or installation defect: which warranty should I pursue?
The written coverage provisions are important, but I’d also check the policy’s notice-of-loss and proof-of-loss deadlines. Waiting for the roofer and insurer to sort out whether the exposed fasteners are workmanship or w...
RE: Hail damage or installation defect: which warranty should I pursue?
For similar disputes, dated photos and a defect map are useful, but an inspector’s “likely cause” should not be treated as conclusive when a roof has both hail bruising and exposed fasteners. Poor installation can make s...
RE: What should I consider when choosing top structure shed fabrication services and tarpaulin for industrial or outdoor use?
Totally get where you're coming from. I’ve cycled through more blue tarps than I care to admit - sun just eats them up here. I’ve found the heavy-duty silver tarps last a bit longer, but still, nothing beats solid panels...
RE: Best way to lay deck boards on exposed trusses?
Funny, I always thought tighter spacing would look cleaner too, but yeah, those squeaks are no joke after a wet spring. Out of curiosity, has anyone tried using composite boards with wider gaps? I’ve only ever worked wit...
RE: Weighing the pros and cons: full roof removal vs. just adding a new layer
Partial tear-offs always sound like a good idea until you actually get into it. I tried it once on a duplex - thought I’d save some cash just swapping out the “bad” section. Ended up chasing rot way further than expected...
RE: Which holds up better over time: felt or synthetic underlayment?
That’s exactly what happened to me last summer. We had a stretch of 95+ days and I swear, the felt was basically glued to the plywood by the end of it. I had to scrape it off in strips, which was not how I planned to spe...
RE: how much does fixing up after a big storm usually set you back?
Yeah, that’s pretty much what I’ve seen too. Even when you want to do something a bit more durable, it’s all out of pocket. Did you get any pushback from your contractor about using the upgraded shingles, or were they co...
RE: How do you keep your gutters from turning into leaf soup?
Yeah, I’ve seen that too - those solid guards are a double-edged sword in the snow belt. Like you said, I’ve had tenants complain about leaks right at the eaves after a cold snap, and sure enough, it was ice damming up ...
RE: how much does fixing up after a big storm usually set you back?
Yeah, insurance can be a real headache with this stuff. I had a rental where a tree branch punched right through the roof during a storm, and even then the adjuster tried to say the water damage “looked old.” Luckily, I ...
RE: What would you do if your flat roof kept leaking but you couldn’t find the source?
Flat roofs really are their own special brand of headache. I’ve spent more time up there with a bucket and a caulk gun than I care to admit. Funny thing is, sometimes the water finds a path that makes zero sense - like, ...