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RE: If underlayments could talk: which one would outlast the others?
That’s the truth right there. I’ve seen too many folks try to cut corners on underlayment, especially on low slopes, and end up with leaks a couple years later. Synthetics are definitely slick when wet - had a buddy take...
RE: Which holds up better over time: felt or synthetic underlayment?
I’ve seen synthetic get a little brittle in some of the colder jobs we’ve done up north, especially if it sits exposed for a few weeks in winter. It doesn’t always crack, but it definitely loses that flexibility you get ...
RE: Did you know synthetic slate can actually be lighter than real stone?
I hear you on the upfront cost - synthetic slate isn’t cheap compared to asphalt. But I’ve seen a few jobs where folks went with it, and years later, it still looked sharp. One client had a real slate roof before, and th...
RE: Would you worry about lightning if your house had a metal roof?
You nailed it - peace of mind is the big thing. I’ve seen folks skip grounding and get away with it for years, but then you hear about that one unlucky strike and it’s a mess. I remember crawling around under a deck, swe...
RE: Would tile roofs survive a harsh winter up north?
Had a customer in the U.P. who was convinced tile would crack under the snow, but after we put in proper underlayment and made sure the attic had enough airflow, he barely had any trouble. The first winter, though, he ca...