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sarah_wilson
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RE: Roofing near the ocean - did you know salt air eats metal?
Copper definitely holds up better than most people expect, especially when paired with stainless fasteners. I've seen some coastal roofs that looked brand new after 20+ years, while others nearby were practically swiss c...
RE: Paying in chunks as you go - smart move or risky business?
Yeah, milestones are definitely your friend - but they're no silver bullet either. On our last roofing job, we had payments tied to milestones, but the homeowner's idea of "milestone achieved" was a bit...creative. Let's...
RE: insurance fine print strikes again - what would you do?
Haha, exactly. Insurance companies have a special talent for finding loopholes. I've even started including screenshots of local news reports - sounds silly, but hey, whatever works to avoid the runaround later.
RE: Quick fix or redo: dealing with damaged aluminum flashing
Yeah, learned that the hard way on my uncle's roof - looked fine until we poked around and found that chalky stuff everywhere. Sneaky stuff, aluminum corrosion...lesson definitely learned.
RE: insurance fine print strikes again - what would you do?
I've had mixed experiences with this, honestly. Dealing directly with the big companies can definitely streamline things - especially if you're comfortable navigating their labyrinthine phone menus and endless hold music...