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

Not gonna lie, I do a double-take every spring when I see those green roofs still hanging in there. The maintenance is real—one of my buildings has a ...

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RE: thinking about asphalt shingles—worth it or regret waiting to happen?

Funny how the sun just cooks one side and leaves the other alone, right? I’ve got a building where the north-facing shingles still look brand new, but...

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RE: Thinking about replacing my roof—are shingles really worth it?

Had a tenant call me once because a shingle landed in their backyard after a windstorm—looked like it tried to make a break for it. I patched it up my...

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

That patching issue with synthetics is real—last winter I tried to fix a spot on one of my rental roofs, and the tape just laughed at me in the cold. ...

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RE: Trying to pick a shingle that won’t cook my attic—Malarkey worth it?

Totally agree—I've seen folks drop serious cash on “cool” shingles and then wonder why their attic still feels like a sauna in July. Had a place with ...

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RE: Roofing near the ocean—did you know salt air eats metal?

Copper gutters are like that friend who looks amazing at the party but is a bit high-maintenance behind the scenes. I totally get what you mean about ...

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

I mean, sure, but have you ever tried waiting it out and just seeing what happens? Kidding—sort of. Not every “urgent” fix is actually urgent. I’ve se...

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

I swear, roofs are like the ultimate “out of sight, out of mind” headache. I used to only check valleys and flashing when someone complained or when t...

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RE: Keeping rust at bay when you're near the ocean

That orange crud drives me nuts, too. I swear, “marine grade” just means “slightly slower to rust.” I’ve tried the nylon washers trick, but then I end...

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RE: Finally tackled that metal edging thing on my roof

Yeah, Flex Seal outdoors is a bit hit or miss for me too. Remember when I tried patching up a gutter leak with it... worked like magic through spring ...

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