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RE: Would Malarkey shingles survive a solar-powered zombie apocalypse?
- Malarkey’s a good shingle, but I’d bet even they wouldn’t hold up long if you skip the basics. - Seen it too many times - folks spend on “lifetime” materials, then ignore the stuff that actually fails first (flashing...
RE: When the stitching starts to show
- Steam definitely beats a heat gun for me, but I always end up with wrinkly hands and a mess on the drop cloth. - Linseed oil putty all the way - costs a bit more but lasts longer (at least in theory). - I tried the...
RE: Little-known uses for that hammer loop on your belt
- Used my hammer loop last weekend for a paint scraper - saved me a trip down the ladder every five minutes. - Also clipped my cheap voltage tester there when rewiring the porch light. Not perfect, but it beats fumbling ...
RE: ROOF SURVIVED HURRICANE, BUT WAS IT JUST LUCK?
- Totally get this - my roof “looked fine” after the last big storm, but when I checked the back slope, there were a bunch of loose tabs and one shingle just chilling in the gutter. - I’m starting to think “survived” j...
RE: Could Skipping Roof Checkups Cost You Your Claim?
Couldn’t agree more. My “system” is a spreadsheet with dates, what I did (scraped moss, patched flashing, etc.), and photos. Never had a claim denied, but my adjuster once said my notes made his job way easier. Not sure ...