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RE: Nailing Down Roof Age: Finally Got My Policy Approved After a Headache
Man, I hear you on the phone flashlight workouts. I’ve tried showing adjusters moisture readings and the guy literally shrugged like I’d handed him a Sudoku puzzle. It’s weird - sometimes the more high-tech you go, the l...
RE: Nailing Down Roof Age: Finally Got My Policy Approved After a Headache
That hits home. Around here, every roof is “not that old” until you start poking around and realize the granules are basically gone. I’ve found dates scribbled on the underside of decking (probably by a bored installer),...
RE: If underlayments had a race: which one would cross the finish line last?
Had a similar situation at my cousin’s house in Phoenix - those old-school tiles looked brand new, but when we pulled a few up to check a leak, the underlayment was basically dust. It’s wild how the tile itself can be pe...
RE: Keeping rust at bay when you're near the ocean
Honestly, I’m not totally convinced all that rinsing and waxing is worth the time. I’ve seen guys go all-in with the cleaning routines, and their stuff still ends up with those little rust trails at the welds, especially...