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RE: Weighing the pros and cons: full roof removal vs. just adding a new layer
Here’s the thing - overlaying is definitely easier on the wallet, but I always wonder if it’s just kicking the can down the road. I mean, yeah, you save money now, but what if you’re just hiding a science experiment of r...
RE: Anyone have experience with shingles that hold up against hail?
Funny thing, I’ve seen those “impact resistant” shingles take a direct hit from golf ball hail and shrug it off, but then a squirrel drops a branch and leaves a dent. Go figure. Anyone else notice the darker colors seem ...
RE: How often do you actually get your business roof checked?
Had a business owner tell me once, “If it ain’t raining inside, I’m not worried.” Two months later, half his ceiling tiles were on the floor after a surprise leak. I get the pizza thing - heck, I’d rather eat than climb ...
RE: Navigating local rules for adding a green roof: my step-by-step
I ran into the same headache with my 1960s ranch. Figured the roof was solid, but turns out “solid” in the ‘60s meant “maybe fine for a squirrel.” Had to get an engineer in - city wouldn’t even look at my plans without t...
RE: Swapping Out Roof Vent Boots With The Seasons - Worth The Hassle?
Repair sleeves are a total game-changer, right? I used to think they were just a band-aid, but after patching up a boot last winter and making it through a couple of hailstorms without a drip, I’m starting to wonder if I...
RE: Navigating local rules for adding a green roof: my step-by-step
That “pop quiz on prairie grass” line hit a little too close to home. I had an inspector once who wanted to see the root structure of my sedum plugs - like, did he want me to pull one up and show him? I half expected him...