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RE: Would you worry about lightning if your house had a metal roof?
That’s interesting about your neighbors - sounds like the metal roof itself held up, but the electronics took the hit. I’ve always heard that metal roofs don’t actually attract lightning, but if they do get struck, they’...
RE: How I dodged a payday loan disaster
I picked up a cheapo infrared camera attachment for my phone last year when we had a mystery leak in the basement. It was kinda fun to play with, but honestly, it flagged a bunch of cold spots that turned out to be nothi...
RE: Keeping algae off Atlas shingles: My quick hack
I hear you on the metals thing. I looked into copper strips a while back when the north side of my roof started looking like a science experiment. Some folks swear by them, but I kept running into those same mixed review...
RE: Clearing roof mess: DIY or hire a pro?
Same here - moss is a pain. I tried one of those long-handled brushes, but honestly, it just smeared the stuff around. Ended up using a diluted vinegar spray, which helped a bit, but I’m not sure if that’s actually good ...
RE: Would you worry about lightning if your house had a metal roof?
I’ve heard the same thing about metal roofs not attracting more lightning, but I still get a little nervous during those big summer storms. My neighbor actually had a strike hit a tree right next to his house, and it fri...
RE: Getting attic airflow right: my step-by-step for better roof health
I hear you on the green options - living roofs look amazing, but upstate NY winters are brutal. I thought about recycled baffles too, but honestly, I worried about moisture issues. For now, I just make sure to check for ...
RE: Lowered my insurance bill after a roof inspection - anyone else surprised?
Funny you mention the “drum solo” - my kids used to think it was cool, but after a few summers, nobody’s sleeping through those storms. I tried adding some foam board insulation in the attic and it helped a bit, but yeah...
RE: Quick fix or redo: dealing with damaged aluminum flashing
I get what you're saying about anodized aluminum and drainage, but honestly, sometimes even the best drainage setup isn't foolproof. Had a similar issue myself a few years back - thought I'd nailed it with proper airflow...
RE: Roofing roulette: whose warranty saves the day?
I've wondered about that myself, honestly. I don't think it's necessarily intentional stalling, more like layers of bureaucracy and red tape slowing everything down. Had a warranty issue with shingles a few years back - ...
RE: Hypothetical scenario: your roofer suggests a contractor network you've never heard of
I've had mixed experiences with subcontractors, honestly. I get where you're coming from - communication can definitely tank if the main contractor isn't around much. But I've also had projects where subcontractors actua...
RE: thinking about splurging on better roofing - worth it or nah?
I hear ya on durability. When we moved into our place, the previous owner had just redone the insulation - thought we were set. But first big storm, we had leaks popping up everywhere. Ended up biting the bullet and upgr...
RE: ROOF DAMAGE DILEMMA: ASPHALT VS METAL, WHICH IS BETTER FOR INSURANCE CLAIMS?
I've dealt with both types over the years, and honestly, insurers seem quicker to approve asphalt shingles since damage is usually obvious. Metal roofs can be trickier - had one adjuster swear dents were just "cosmetic,"...
RE: struggling to decide between Tamko and CertainTeed shingles - anyone have thoughts?
Good points here, especially about Atlas shingles. Had them installed about 4 years ago and they've held up great - no algae issues either, even with all the trees around. Sometimes the lesser-known brands really do deli...
RE: telling apart fresh leaks from old ones is driving me nuts
That's interesting, hadn't thought about insulation causing moisture issues like that. I had a similar mystery leak in my basement ceiling, drove me crazy thinking it was plumbing. Turned out it was rainwater sneaking in...
RE: can’t decide between silicone and acrylic roof stuff - any advice?
I've used silicone on my shed roof, and yeah, it does attract dirt over time...but honestly, with a darker shade it's barely noticeable. Acrylic's easier to apply, sure, but silicone's durability in heavy rain sold me. D...