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RE: Would you worry about lightning if your house had a metal roof?
Had a tenant once who was convinced her metal roof was basically a lightning magnet - she’d unplug everything and sit in the hallway every time we had a storm. Honestly, I’ve always figured the real issue is whether the ...
RE: Swapping Out Roof Vent Boots With The Seasons - Worth The Hassle?
Rubber boots have been my go-to too, even with our wild Midwest weather. I once thought about switching to metal after a neighbor swore by them, but honestly, the price tag made me laugh out loud. As long as I catch thos...
RE: When hail meets metal: a suburban legend
That’s been my experience too. Had a building with a metal roof that looked like it’d been through a hail gauntlet - dents everywhere, but not a single leak. Insurance guy basically said, “If it keeps the rain out, you’r...
RE: Making sure the deck’s ready for underlayment - what’s your process?
That’s the truth. I’ve had decks that “passed” the meter test, but my shoes stuck like I’d stepped in syrup. Ever tried using a leaf blower to speed things up? I swear it just made the dust angry and didn’t help the seam...
RE: Why does cleaning up nail clippings always turn into a scavenger hunt?
Man, you’re not alone - sometimes I swear the nails are multiplying just to mess with me. I’ve tried those big rolling magnets and even borrowed a neighbor’s lawn tractor with a sweeper bar, but there’s always a few that...
RE: How I dodged a payday loan disaster
I feel this in my bones. My “system” used to be a pile of receipts jammed in the glove box, center console, and, for some reason, the freezer (don’t ask). Tax time was like an archaeological dig - layers of faded ink and...
RE: Mounting solar panels: go with traditional flashing or try those newer deck-mounted seals?
I hear you on the flashing. Every time I try to save a few bucks or hours with deck mounts, I end up regretting it when the next big storm rolls through. Had one tenant call me about a “mysterious drip” in their living r...
RE: Swapping Out Roof Vent Boots With The Seasons - Worth The Hassle?
I hear you on the composite boots - those hybrids are way better than the old-school rubber ones that would crack if you even looked at them funny. But I’ve had metal boots on a couple buildings for almost a decade now, ...
RE: Ice dams causing headaches? Saw this in the news…
Had a tenant once who thought stuffing every nook and cranny with insulation would solve their ice dam problem. Next winter, they called me in a panic - attic was sweating like a sauna and the soffit vents were basically...
RE: Figuring out roof support: choosing between rafters and trusses
Title: Figuring out roof support: choosing between rafters and trusses We had a building where the owner swore by “future-proofing” - ended up with these monster trusses that could probably hold up a bowling alley. Neve...
RE: how much does fixing up after a big storm usually set you back?
Ain’t that the truth. I once tried to “MacGyver” a leaky spot in the roof with some leftover caulk and a piece of tarp after a windstorm. Looked solid enough - until the next rain rolled in and I basically had an indoor ...
RE: Best ways to protect home from extreme weather combo?
I hear you on the green roof headaches - had a client try one on a 12/12 pitch, and let’s just say the sedum ended up in the neighbor’s yard after the first big rain. But I’ve also seen some setups where they used these ...
RE: Quick fix or redo: dealing with damaged aluminum flashing
Haha, totally feel you on the jeans tragedy - been there, done that, still mourning. I've heard the rubbing alcohol trick too; honestly, I think there's something to it. At least, my patches seem to last longer when I pr...
RE: Will new solar panels mess up my old roof?
Had a similar thing happen at one of the properties I manage. Owner was super excited about going green, got panels installed, and boom - first heavy rainstorm, tenant calls me up saying there's a mini waterfall in the a...
RE: thinking about splurging on better roofing - worth it or nah?
Funny you mention that - I once managed a property where the owner insisted on lavender for the green roof because she loved the smell. Looked amazing at first, but after one rainy season... total disaster. Turns out lav...