Roofing discussions and local services.
sailor30
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RE: Spotting wear and tear on used gear: my quick routine
I’m right there with you on the VCI paper. Maybe it works in a climate-controlled shop, but my garage is basically a sauna half the year. I tried those “rust inhibitor” drawer liners once - same deal, didn’t notice much ...
RE: Would you worry about lightning if your house had a metal roof?
I get where you’re coming from - metal roofs seem like they’d attract lightning, but from what I’ve read, it’s not really the case. The metal just conducts the strike safely to ground if it’s installed right. Still, I’d ...
RE: When the leaves fight back: a suburban drain mystery
Yeah, those micro-mesh guards are kind of a mixed bag. I put them on the back gutters thinking I’d finally outsmarted the trees, but after a couple storms, all the little bits just sat on top and turned into this weird c...
RE: Navigating local rules for adding a green roof: my step-by-step
I get the logic behind all those backup routes and oversized overflows, but honestly, sometimes I think the inspectors go a little overboard. My local code is strict too, but it feels like they’re just covering themselve...
RE: Quick fix or redo: dealing with damaged aluminum flashing
I've used anodized aluminum flashing on a shed roof about four years ago, and honestly, it's been holding up pretty well so far. Granted, I'm not right by the coast or anything, but we do get some pretty harsh winters an...