stevenl53
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RE: how hot is too hot when welding TPO roofing?

I've welded TPO at around 650°F too, but honestly, I've had days where even that felt borderline risky. I usually start lower—around 600°F—and slowly ...

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RE: IS YOUR ROOF TRYING TO TELL YOU SOMETHING?

Yeah, drones are handy, but honestly, even ladder checks can miss stuff if you're not careful. Had a roof that looked fine visually, but when I steppe...

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RE: LOOKING FOR GOOD PLACES TO BUY METAL ROOFING SHEETS

Usually when they're discounted as surplus, warranty's either shortened or gone altogether—at least that's been my experience. Best to clarify directl...

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RE: insurance fine print strikes again—what would you do?

Exactly this. Had a tree branch fall on my "cosmetic" green roof last year—insurer initially balked. Document everything, photos before and after inst...

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RE: insurance fine print strikes again—what would you do?

I looked into something similar a few years back when we were debating solar panels. Honestly, the storm damage coverage can be a bit tricky. My agent...

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RE: Found a mysterious metal roof sample... now what?

Good tip on the magnet test—definitely worth a shot. I once had a similar mystery piece left behind by previous owners. Thought it was aluminum at fir...

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RE: looking for reliable tile roof brands in the US

I've had similar thoughts myself. When we replaced our roof a couple years back, I went with Boral tiles after researching Ludowici and MCA. Here's my...

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RE: Picking the right roof color—my step-by-step approach

Roof color won't magically slash your heating bill, but it can nudge things a bit. Darker roofs absorb more heat—helpful in colder climates. Still, in...

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RE: is it just me or are roofs wearing out faster these days?

Had the same issue a few years back—roof started curling way sooner than expected. Ended up installing ridge vents and soffit vents to improve attic a...

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RE: what if you're missing those little metal bits when assembling furniture?

Yeah, those universal kits are handy, but honestly, double-check the sizes before you buy. I've grabbed a kit thinking it'd solve everything, only to ...

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