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shadowmusician752
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RE: How often do you actually get your business roof checked?
Twice a year is pretty much my rule too, though I’ll admit sometimes I end up doing three checks if we get a really nasty storm season. Midwest weather is no joke - one minute it’s sunny, next thing you know, there’s hai...
RE: Would you worry about lightning if your house had a metal roof?
I get where you’re coming from about the noise - metal roofs can be a whole different ballgame during a heavy rain. Some people actually love that sound, but honestly, I’ve found it can get old, especially if you’re a li...
RE: just read about roof issues popping up after winter - are you checking yours?
I hear you - drones are cool, but they’re not magic. I’ve had owners swear their roof was fine because the drone pics looked okay, then we find a slow leak in the attic a month later. Sometimes you just can’t beat gettin...
RE: LOOKING FOR GOOD PLACES TO BUY METAL ROOFING SHEETS
You nailed it about the local yard being worth the extra bucks sometimes. I’ve tried ordering online to save, but ended up with panels that were slightly off - nothing like trying to force a square peg in a round hole. F...
RE: Solar attic fan install was supposed to be easy... right?
Couldn’t agree more about taking the extra time. I’ve seen way too many “quick” installs turn into long-term headaches, especially on those tricky roof shapes. Honestly, I’d rather have a slightly messy-looking overlap t...
RE: Trying to pick a shingle that won’t cook my attic - Malarkey worth it?
That’s been my experience too. I’ve managed a few properties where owners swapped to lighter shingles thinking it’d be a game-changer for cooling costs, but honestly, if your attic’s already got decent insulation and ven...
RE: Struggling with installing hip and ridge shingles - any tips?
Haha, knee pads are seriously underrated. Learned that the hard way after hobbling around for days myself. One thing I'd add - don't skimp on the roofing nails. I tried spacing them out a bit too far once to save time an...
RE: Struggling with installing hip and ridge shingles - any tips?
Bringing shingles indoors overnight definitely helps - I second that. Had a crew doing a roof last winter, and we learned pretty quickly that cold shingles are a nightmare. Also, good call on the nail placement. I used t...
RE: Quick fix or redo: dealing with damaged aluminum flashing
I've used Eternabond on a few properties over the years, and honestly, it's held up surprisingly well. I totally get your skepticism though - there's a lot of flashy products out there promising miracles. But in my exper...