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RE: When hail meets metal: a suburban legend
Metal roofs and hail are a tricky combo. I’ve seen panels that looked fine from the ground, but once you’re up there, it’s like a golf ball massacre - dings everywhere. Insurance folks love to say “cosmetic only,” but I’...
RE: Swapping Out Roof Vent Boots With The Seasons - Worth The Hassle?
Lifetime warranty is one of those things I’ve learned to take with a grain of salt, especially here in central Texas. I can’t count how many times I’ve replaced vent boots on jobs, both the “economy” and the ones with th...
RE: if you had to redo your roof tomorrow, what material would you pick?
Honestly, it depends on the attic insulation and how the panels were installed. On my last job, the homeowner said it was “background rain” rather than a full-on concert - definitely louder than asphalt, but not earplugs...
RE: Trying to budget out a CertainTeed roof - any tips?
That “minor repairs” line is a classic headache. I’ve seen it catch folks off guard more times than I can count. The thing is, until you actually pull those shingles up, there’s just no way to know what’s lurking underne...
RE: When the inspector thinks your house is older than it is
Granule loss is one of those things that gets blown out of proportion, especially during inspections. I remember a job last summer - brand new architectural shingles, maybe three months old, and the inspector flagged “pr...
RE: how long should we honor price quotes?
In my experience, it really depends on the materials involved. Last year, I quoted a roof replacement for a customer and gave them a 30-day lock-in period. Seemed reasonable at the time, but then we had that crazy spike ...
RE: Roofing roulette: whose warranty saves the day?
Had a similar case a few years back - a homeowner's warranty wouldn't cover wind damage because the shingles were "installed incorrectly," even though the manufacturer had certified the installer. Makes you wonder, how m...
RE: thinking about splurging on better roofing - worth it or nah?
Haha, turbines can definitely get noisy when they're loose or worn out. Had a similar issue at my own place - thought I'd installed everything perfectly, but one windy night had me second-guessing my skills. Switched to ...
RE: looking for reliable tile roof brands in the US
I've installed Boral tiles on a few projects here in the Midwest, and honestly, they've held up pretty well. One client had them put in about six years ago, and despite some brutal winters - I'm talking heavy snow, ice d...