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RE: When hail meets metal: a suburban legend
My south-facing shed doors are basically a science experiment for touch-up pens at this point. I swear, after one summer, the color’s faded to “vintage mystery gray” and it flakes if you look at it funny. Tried the full ...
RE: Did you know synthetic slate can actually be lighter than real stone?
I dunno, sometimes “quality” just means pricier, not better. My neighbor shelled out for the fanciest synthetic slate and still had leaks because the crew rushed the job. I’d rather double-check the work than just trust ...
RE: Why some roof coatings actually make things worse
That’s exactly what happened to me with a so-called “breathable” elastomeric coating. Looked great for about a month, then the summer humidity hit and my garage started smelling like an old gym bag. I swear it was worse ...
RE: ROOF SURVIVED HURRICANE, BUT WAS IT JUST LUCK?
ROOF SURVIVED HURRICANE, BUT WAS IT JUST LUCK? I swear, my old roof is like a stubborn grandparent - just refuses to quit, even after last year’s hurricane. I barely touched it for years (mostly out of laziness, if I’m ...
RE: Why does every car brand have their own weird shade of red?
Had to laugh at the “sun wins” bit - ain’t that the truth. I had a red Civic back in the day, and after a few summers in the driveway, it looked like it was blushing all the time. No amount of wax or elbow grease could s...
RE: Thinking about replacing my roof - are shingles really worth it?
That line pretty much sums it up. I spent way too long researching shingle brands and colors, but when it came time to actually get the roof done, the crew made all the difference. My neighbor went with some “premium” ar...
RE: Quick fix or redo: dealing with damaged aluminum flashing
That’s been my experience too, unfortunately. I tried the “just slap some tape on it” approach last fall, thinking I’d outsmart the rain. Nope. The first good downpour and I had a nice little waterfall inside the garage....