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RE: Why does cleaning up nail clippings always turn into a scavenger hunt?
Not sure I buy the idea that there’s just no way to keep clippings contained, honestly. I used to think they were like tiny ninja stars, bouncing off into the void every time I trimmed my nails. But then my uncle - he’s ...
RE: Would you worry about lightning if your house had a metal roof?
I get what you’re saying about grounding, but I’ve heard a few electricians mention that a metal roof doesn’t actually attract lightning any more than asphalt. It’s just that if you do get hit, the metal gives it a bette...
RE: Anyone have experience with shingles that hold up against hail?
I’ve seen it firsthand - my uncle’s house had those cheap 3-tabs, and after a decent hailstorm, it looked like someone went at the roof with a baseball bat. He switched to architectural shingles with a higher impact rati...
RE: Feeling good about my switch to composite tiles - worth it?
That glare thing is no joke - - I’ve seen it light up a whole driveway like a disco party at sunset. Makes you wonder if the neighbors need sunglasses just to take out the trash. I did a composite install on a cabin las...
RE: Lowered my insurance bill after a roof inspection - anyone else surprised?
I’ve wondered the same thing. My uncle swapped to Class 4 after a gnarly hailstorm and his insurance barely budged - maybe $100 a year less? He swears it’s worth it for the peace of mind, but I’m not sure the math adds u...
RE: Keeping rust at bay when you're near the ocean
I get where you’re coming from with the coatings and routine checks, but I’ve gotta admit, I’m a little skeptical about how much those sprays actually help in the long run. Maybe it’s just my luck, but I tried hitting so...
RE: Figuring out roof support: choosing between rafters and trusses
I totally get what you mean about the attic turning into a storage jungle. I had this vision of a super tidy space, but now it’s just a graveyard for old hockey gear and boxes of Christmas lights. When I was helping my u...
RE: Thinking about installing leaf filters - worth the hype or waste of cash?
That’s been my experience too, especially with the pitch. I remember helping my uncle clean out his gutters last fall - he’s got these huge pines all around, and the guards just looked like someone smeared sap and glued ...
RE: Did you know Tamko started out making roofing in a chicken coop?
Retrofitting a green roof onto an old building is one of those things that sounds awesome in theory, but I’ve seen it go sideways more than once. My uncle tried it on his 60s ranch house - he thought the roof was solid, ...
RE: Avoiding Commercial Project Underbids
That hits home for me. First job I was on, we spent forever making the trim look perfect, but nobody double-checked the flashing around the skylights. Sure enough, first big rain, water everywhere. Got an earful from the...
RE: ROOF SURVIVED HURRICANE, BUT WAS IT JUST LUCK?
Funny, I always thought a roof that “looked fine” after a storm was good to go. Then I helped check one where the shingles were perfect, but there was a tiny gap by the flashing - water got in, and the ceiling started sa...
RE: Did you know Tamko started out making roofing in a chicken coop?
Honestly, that’s the part I always forget to appreciate until I’m knee-deep in buckets and towels. My uncle used to say “cosmetic” damage is just the roof’s way of warning you before things get ugly. I’ve seen some folks...
RE: Ventilation in new builds - are we overlooking something important?
Had a job last fall where the homeowner kept complaining about a weird musty smell after opening up their windows for a few days. House was only two years old, super tight build. We poked around and found out the air was...
RE: IS YOUR ROOF TRYING TO TELL YOU SOMETHING?
Had a similar experience recently, but mine turned out to be a bit different. Kept noticing moisture spots on the ceiling and assumed it was poor ventilation or maybe blocked vents like you mentioned. Climbed up there ex...
RE: Is It Just Me or Do Underlayments Never Last as Long as Promised?
Yeah, I've noticed something similar at my uncle's place. He had his roof redone just a few years back, and the underlayment was supposed to last decades, but it started curling way sooner. Turns out, same story - ventil...