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rockyfrost640
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RE: Would you worry about lightning if your house had a metal roof?
Funny you mention the grounding rods - my neighbor calls them “the house’s metal earrings.” Not the most flattering look, but I get why they’re there. I’ve always been more worried about leaks than lightning, honestly. I...
RE: Water sneaking in - why is it so hard to find the source?
That’s the thing - water just doesn’t care about our logic. I’ve had a couple green roof installs where the leak path made zero sense on paper. Once, water actually wicked along the root barrier and popped up at a drain ...
RE: Anyone have experience with shingles that hold up against hail?
That’s a smart move with the photos - wish I’d thought of that before my last roof. I’m in Oklahoma, so hail is a regular guest here too. I’ve noticed the same thing with insurance; the Class 4 “discount” barely made a d...
RE: Clearing roof mess: DIY or hire a pro?
Yeah, I’ve run into this too. Hired a crew last fall for a “full inspection and cleanup” on my low-slope roof, but ended up finding a couple of popped nails and a patch of moss they missed behind the chimney. Not a huge ...