sewist78
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RE: Weighing the pros and cons: full roof removal vs. just adding a new layer

Yeah, I’ve seen the same thing more times than I can count. Folks slap a new layer on top, thinking they’re saving time and money, but it’s like putti...

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RE: Swapping Out Roof Vent Boots With The Seasons—Worth The Hassle?

Swapping boots every season seems like overkill, honestly. Most folks I’ve seen just use a good EPDM or silicone boot and keep an eye on it—maybe chec...

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RE: Update Roof Ventilation ?

I’ve seen those foam baffles a couple times, mostly on newer builds where the framers just want to get things done fast. They’re definitely easier to ...

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RE: Flat roofs and heavy rain: is it a disaster waiting to happen?

Tapered insulation definitely helps, but I’ve seen cases where even that wasn’t enough if the drains weren’t maintained. Curious—has anyone had luck w...

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

Powder coating just doesn’t cut it out here, I’ve seen too many folks get burned by that promise. Stainless is expensive, sure, but sometimes the upfr...

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RE: how hot is too hot when welding TPO roofing?

I’ve seen the same thing with white TPO—on a clear day, it’ll spike up 30-40 degrees hotter than tan, but then a cloud comes by and the temp gun reads...

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RE: Roof Dramas: Shingles vs. Metal After Heavy Rain

Good points overall, metal roofs definitely hold up better in storms. One thing I'd add though—metal roofs can be slippery as heck when wet, making po...

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

Exactly. Drone footage is handy, but it's just one piece of the puzzle. A couple years back, after a pretty nasty storm, I had a roof that looked pris...

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