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

I hear you on that. Black shingles just bake in the sun—my parents’ house in central Texas has them, and even with a ridge vent and decent insulation,...

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RE: how much does fixing up after a big storm usually set you back?

That “surprise rot” tax gets me every time too. I’m curious, did your insurance give you any grief about the decking being water-damaged? I’ve heard s...

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

Yeah, I’ve seen stainless pit out here too, especially the cheaper grades. It’s wild—stuff you’d think would last forever just gets eaten up. I tried ...

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RE: Solar attic fan install was supposed to be easy... right?

Yeah, silicone can be tricky stuff—especially on shingles. Did you notice if humidity played a role too? I've found that even the pricier sealants som...

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RE: Struggling with installing hip and ridge shingles—any tips?

Fair point, but have you considered the long-term wear factor? I've seen roofs that looked solid at first but started losing shingles after a couple s...

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RE: how much does fixing up after a big storm usually set you back?

Yeah, attic leaks are sneaky. Last year I thought I'd dodged a bullet after a big storm, but a few days later noticed some bubbling paint near the chi...

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RE: Roofing roulette: whose warranty saves the day?

Had a similar run-in myself, warranty fine print saved me once... but honestly, has anyone found manufacturers more responsive if you loop in consumer...

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