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RE: Anyone have experience with shingles that hold up against hail?
I get what you’re saying about the $70 discount not being much, but honestly, I’ll take any break I can get these days. I do wonder if the impact ratings are a bit overhyped though. My cousin went with a metal roof - cos...
RE: Anyone else tried those mushroom-style roof vents on sheds?
I’ve had the same issue with wind-driven rain sneaking in - especially during those sideways summer storms. I actually tried rigging up a little plastic “visor” over the vent with some leftover gutter guard, but it looke...
RE: Which holds up better over time: felt or synthetic underlayment?
I’ve had synthetic underlayment exposed for just over a month last summer when my contractor got delayed. It held up way better than I expected - no curling or tearing, even with a couple of nasty storms. The color faded...
RE: How often do you actually get your business roof checked?
I get the urge to just leave it alone, especially when you’re trying to save a few bucks and not risk a twisted ankle. My place has a low-slope TPO roof, and honestly, I used to be up there after every storm - paranoid a...
RE: Clearing roof mess: DIY or hire a pro?
Tried one of those gutter cleaning wands last fall - looked promising, but honestly, it was more awkward than I expected. I kept missing spots and ended up dragging out the ladder anyway. For a low roof, maybe it’s fine,...
RE: Lowered my insurance bill after a roof inspection - anyone else surprised?
I hear you on those “discounts” - I did the math after my last roof job and honestly, I was expecting a little more love from my insurance company. Upgrading to impact-resistant shingles wasn’t cheap, and the premium dro...
RE: Solar attic fan install was supposed to be easy... right?
I’ve got to agree, the pop-out screens are a game-changer if you’re in a spot with lots of trees. My place backs up to a row of old pines, and when I had the fixed screen, it was a nightmare every fall. I’d climb up ther...