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RE: When hail meets metal: a suburban legend
- Honestly, I keep wondering if I’m being too paranoid about every little dent. - My inspector said most small dings are just ugly, not dangerous, but I still get nervous when I see new ones after a storm. - Haven’t ...
RE: Update Roof Ventilation ?
- Had the same debate with myself - everyone online swears by ridge vents, but my house is old and the roof pitch is weird. - Ended up finding out the insulation was jammed right up into the soffits, basically choking of...
RE: Would You Pick Clay Tiles for Your Roof or Something Else?
- Gotta admit, clay tiles look amazing from the street. - But - that’s what worries me. I’ve got a couple big trees over my place, so falling branches are a real thing. - Metal seems kinda “meh” looks-wise, but I’ve s...
RE: How often do you actually get your business roof checked?
- I’m still not totally sold on drones, but I get the appeal for catching obvious stuff. - My place has a low-ish pitch, so I can get up there if I need to (though I’d rather not). - Had a guy use a drone after a hai...
RE: Quick fix or redo: dealing with damaged aluminum flashing
- - yep, learning that the hard way right now. - Tried the peel-and-stick stuff last fall. Looked solid at first, but after a couple big storms, I found water sneaking under again. - My flashing’s pretty pitted too....
RE: Roof checkups saved me big bucks - anyone else?
- I get the urge to just “make it work” with whatever boots are in the closet, but honestly, I’m not convinced any amount of sandpaper is gonna make up for a slippery roof. - Tried climbing up last fall after a rain - ...
RE: Roof Dramas: Shingles vs. Metal After Heavy Rain
- Definitely agree about the noise issue with metal roofs - my parents have one, and whenever I visit during a storm, it's like being inside a drum. They did add some extra insulation eventually, and it helped quite a bi...