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RE: roof vents and the mysterious midnight drip
Had my first attic crawl last weekend - definitely not fun, but you're right, totally worth it. Found one seal already cracking. Glad I caught it now instead of dealing with buckets at 2am...
RE: how much does fixing up after a big storm usually set you back?
Good point, but honestly, trimming trees back that far isn't always doable. My neighbor's tree hangs way over my fence line, and they're not exactly cooperative about cutting it back. I've found gutter guards and reinfor...
RE: ROOF DAMAGE DILEMMA: ASPHALT VS METAL, WHICH IS BETTER FOR INSURANCE CLAIMS?
Just went through this myself - metal roof looked cool, but insurance was a headache. Asphalt shingles aren't exciting, true, but claims seem smoother. Less hassle is a win in my book...especially as a first-timer.
RE: ROOF DAMAGE DILEMMA: ASPHALT VS METAL, WHICH IS BETTER FOR INSURANCE CLAIMS?
Yeah, seems like insurance adjusters always start with the "wear and tear" line first. Had a similar issue when wind knocked off a few shingles - had clear before-and-after photos, but still had to argue my case. Heard m...
RE: My neighbor's roof saves energy - here's how things got weird
Haha, that's great. Reminds me of when I first moved into my place. The previous owner had installed these weird reflective shingles that were supposed to help with energy bills. First night there, the moonlight bouncing...