rockywright537
@rockywright537
Active Member
Joined:
Topics: 0 / Replies: 10
Reply
RE: Thinking about replacing my roof—are shingles really worth it?

I hear you on the shingle warranties. In my experience, getting a full replacement covered is pretty rare unless there’s some major, obvious defect. M...

Reply
RE: ROOF SURVIVED HURRICANE, BUT WAS IT JUST LUCK?

That’s been my experience too. Curious—has anyone here actually had luck with those “storm-proof” shingles? I’ve seen mixed results, especially in coa...

Reply
RE: just read about roof issues popping up after winter—are you checking yours?

I get the logic behind annual checks, but honestly, I’ve found that twice a year is safer—especially after a rough winter and again at the end of summ...

Reply
RE: Roof upkeep through the seasons—did you see this?

That’s been my experience too—patching gets you through a season, maybe two if you’re lucky, but it’s like putting duct tape on a leaky boat. I manage...

Reply
RE: Finally tackled that metal edging thing on my roof

White coatings always seem like a quick fix, but I’ve seen the same thing—after a couple of bad storms, they just don’t hold up. I manage a few proper...

Reply
RE: how much does fixing up after a big storm usually set you back?

Three grand sounds about right, unfortunately. Storm damage always seems to uncover the stuff nobody saw coming—especially if the last crew cut corner...

Reply
RE: Roofing roulette: whose warranty saves the day?

Couldn’t agree more. I manage a few older buildings and the only warranty that’s ever actually paid out was because the installer handled the paperwor...

Reply
RE: is it just me or are roofs wearing out faster these days?

I've managed properties for quite a few years now, and honestly, roofs have always been a bit of a headache. But I do think there's something to the p...

Reply
RE: ROOFING NIGHTMARE: IF YOU COULD ONLY PICK ONE NAILER...

Yeah, cordless nailers are definitely getting there, but they're not quite ready for prime time yet. Had a similar headache last summer when we redid ...

Reply
RE: how much does fixing up after a big storm usually set you back?

I've managed properties through a few big storms, and honestly, roofing is just one piece of the puzzle. Even if your shingles hold up, you're right—w...

Scroll to Top