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RE: Is a white roof really worth it or just hype?
I get where you’re coming from - ventilation and insulation are huge, no doubt. But I’ve seen a few cases where roof color did make a noticeable difference, especially on low-slope or flat roofs in hotter climates. One h...
RE: Would you worry about lightning if your house had a metal roof?
I’ve seen this play out a bunch - folks think metal roofs are magnets for lightning, but it’s not really that they attract strikes more, it’s just that if you do get hit, the energy has to go somewhere. I inspected a pla...
RE: How often do you actually get your business roof checked?
I’m a big believer in doing a quick walk-around after any heavy rain or wind, especially with flat roofs. Doesn’t have to be anything fancy - just look for standing water, check the drains, and see if anything looks out ...
RE: Navigating local rules for adding a green roof: my step-by-step
Yeah, I’ve seen the tiniest imperfections turn into big headaches once water gets involved. When I’m checking green roofs, I always run a hose test at the tie-ins and around any crickets - sometimes it’s the only way to ...