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RE: Did you know synthetic slate can actually be lighter than real stone?
That’s a fair point. I’ve seen some synthetic slate that looks pretty convincing from the street, but up close, it’s just not the same as real stone. On my last project, I considered it for the weight savings - my rafter...
RE: When hail meets metal: a suburban legend
That’s a good point about the “cosmetic” label - sometimes it feels like insurance just wants to avoid paying for anything that isn’t an obvious hole. I’ve had similar issues after hail, especially with my garage door. T...
RE: How often do you actually get your business roof checked?
I’ve found myself in the same boat, honestly - just trying to keep things patched and functional rather than tearing everything off at the first sign of trouble. Our roof’s a modified bitumen system, and while it’s not p...
RE: Nailing Down Roof Age: Finally Got My Policy Approved After a Headache
That’s a fair point. I’ve never felt great about climbing up on my own roof either, especially since mine’s got a weird angle and a couple of soft spots. I ended up using a telescoping inspection mirror and a pair of bin...
RE: ROOF SURVIVED HURRICANE, BUT WAS IT JUST LUCK?
I’m with you on not waiting for water to make itself known in the living room. Once it’s dripping, the damage is already done, and it’s rarely just a simple patch job. I’ve had similar surprises in my attic - one time af...
RE: How do you keep your gutters from turning into leaf soup?
Yeah, I’ve noticed thinner mesh gets bent up pretty easily after a decent hailstorm - had to swap out a few sections last year. I went with stainless mesh this time, which cost more, but so far it’s holding up better. St...
RE: Thinking about replacing my roof - are shingles really worth it?
I’ve looked into the thicker gauge metal panels, and the price jump is real. Supposedly, the higher-end ones handle hail a lot better, but I wonder how much that matters if you’re in a spot that gets hit every other year...
RE: how much does fixing up after a big storm usually set you back?
I hear you on the metal roof noise - had the same thing with a pole barn, and it’s pretty loud during storms. I’m in Nebraska and after a tornado last spring, patching up asphalt shingles cost me about $750 in materials,...