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RE: Quick Fixes for Cracked Shingles: Does Sealant Actually Help?
- Had to laugh at the “baked on from a few Texas summers” part - been there. - That’s exactly what happened when I tried to save time. - In my experience, sealant just cracks again after a year or two in the heat. ...
RE: Would you worry about lightning if your house had a metal roof?
- I get the peace of mind thing, but honestly, I’m not convinced grounding is always worth the sweat - especially if you’re in an area that rarely sees lightning. - My place has a metal roof, and I skipped the extra gr...
RE: Quick fix or redo: dealing with damaged aluminum flashing
- Midwest winters are brutal on patches, no doubt about it. - I’ve tried a couple different “all-weather” sealants and tapes over the years (asphalt roof, low pitch, lots of wind). Even with solid prep - wire brush, ac...
RE: how long should we honor price quotes?
- I get the stress, but honestly, 30 days feels fair with how fast prices jump lately. - - In my experience, locking in labor is tricky - contractors have to pay their crews no matter what, and if you wait too long,...
RE: Figuring out roof support: choosing between rafters and trusses
- I get the concern about weight, but I actually had luck beefing up my rafters with LVLs instead of a full truss swap. Not cheap, but way less mess than demoing the whole ceiling. - Tried one of those “lightweight” sola...
RE: finally found an underlayment that lasts - what's your experience?
- Had felt on my previous roof - lasted about 25 yrs, surprisingly solid. - Switched to synthetic recently, mainly due to installer recommendation. - Felt's durability impressed me too, but synthetic was easier and quick...