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RE: Would you worry about lightning if your house had a metal roof?
Metal roofs and lightning come up a lot in my line of work, and honestly, most folks are surprised when I tell them it’s not the big risk they imagine. Here’s how I usually break it down: First, metal doesn’t attract l...
RE: Anyone have experience with shingles that hold up against hail?
Synthetic’s definitely tempting, but I’ve seen a few installs where the crew didn’t follow the manufacturer’s specs and it led to warranty headaches later. Did you get any quotes for impact-resistant asphalt? Sometimes t...
RE: TOUGHER ROOF OR JUST GOOD ENOUGH? NEED HELP DECIDING
You nailed it with the “no silver bullet” part. I’ve seen plenty of folks go all-in on high-end roofs thinking they’ll never have to touch them again, but there’s always a tradeoff. Metal’s tough - no question - but if y...
RE: Roof upkeep through the seasons - did you see this?
That right there is the part so many people skip over. I’ve lost count of how many times a homeowner tells me they “looked after the last storm” and everything seemed fine, only for me to find a slow leak that’s been rot...
RE: Lowered my insurance bill after a roof inspection - anyone else surprised?
I get the frustration with all the paperwork, but honestly, I’m not convinced a quick site visit would be enough for most insurers. Half the time when I’m out inspecting, I see roofs that look great from the street but h...