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RE: Quick Fixes for Cracked Shingles: Does Sealant Actually Help?
Had a similar situation last winter - couple hairline cracks on the south side, slapped some sealant on and it survived the freeze/thaw cycles. But by April, the cracks had spread a bit and I noticed a bit of staining in...
RE: Feeling good about my switch to composite tiles - worth it?
I get where you’re coming from about the hail - seen a few metal roofs around here that look like they’ve been through a war zone after a bad storm. But honestly, I’ve also seen some of the newer metal panels hold up way...
RE: Would you worry about lightning if your house had a metal roof?
I used to think metal roofs were basically lightning rods too, but after working on a few installs and seeing how they’re grounded, it’s not really a big deal. My uncle’s place got hit by lightning once - he had an old w...
RE: Torch-down roofs: saw a news piece about fire risks - thoughts?
I’ve only worked on a couple green roofs so far, but honestly, once the plants get established, the maintenance isn’t as crazy as I expected. Early on, there’s a lot of weeding and making sure irrigation’s set up right, ...
RE: Why does cleaning up nail clippings always turn into a scavenger hunt?
Man, I swear nails have a sixth sense for hiding in plain sight. On my first tear-off job, we spent half a day with those rolling magnets - thought we got every last one. A week later, the homeowner calls about a flat ti...
RE: Feeling good about my switch to composite tiles - worth it?
Yeah, the noise difference is wild. First time it rained after we put on composite, I actually slept through it - never happened with the old shakes. Moss is still a pain here on the north side, but at least it’s not eat...
RE: If underlayments had a race: which one would cross the finish line last?
I get where you’re coming from - some of those old “breathable” wraps were a joke. I’ve torn off roofs where the underlayment was basically mulch after a decade. But I’ve also seen newer synthetics hold up way better, es...