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RE: When hail meets metal: a suburban legend
I hear you on the sticker shock. We went through this dance a couple years back when our old asphalt shingles finally gave up. Here’s what I learned, step by step: 1. Impact-resistant panels *do* handle hail better than...
RE: Quick Fixes for Cracked Shingles: Does Sealant Actually Help?
I’ve tried the “just slap some sealant on it” trick a few times, usually when I’m waiting for a roofer to fit me in. It’ll slow a drip for a week or two, but if the shingle’s already curled or cracked, water finds a way....
RE: Keeping algae off Atlas shingles: My quick hack
I hear you. I tried both copper and zinc strips on my shady roof (big oaks, always damp), and honestly, the zinc didn’t do much better. It helped a bit, but only where the runoff hit, just like the copper. If you’re deal...