summittraveler
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RE: Lowered my insurance bill after a roof inspection—anyone else surprised?

Yeah, I’ve noticed the same thing—sometimes it feels like they’re more focused on the paperwork than what actually matters for the house. When we repl...

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RE: Solar attic fan install was supposed to be easy... right?

Solar Attic Fan Install Was Supposed To Be Easy... Right? Man, you nailed it with the “mental checklist” thing. Every time I think I’ve seen it all, ...

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RE: Figuring out roof support: choosing between rafters and trusses

We actually did have some ice dam issues after switching to rafters, even with extra insulation. I think ventilation played a bigger role than insulat...

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RE: Is it true tile roofs are basically maintenance-free?

Interesting about the concrete tiles—I’ve actually had the opposite experience. My clay tile roof seems to attract moss way quicker, especially on the...

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RE: ROOF DAMAGE DILEMMA: ASPHALT VS METAL, WHICH IS BETTER FOR INSURANCE CLAIMS?

Had the same hesitation myself, but honestly, after switching to metal, hail hasn't been as big an issue as I expected. Sure, we got a few minor dents...

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RE: Is it true tile roofs are basically maintenance-free?

Copper strips are a solid suggestion—I installed some about five years ago after dealing with moss buildup every single spring. Honestly, I was skepti...

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

Yeah, ambient temp definitely matters. Last summer I was patching a section on my garage roof, and even with the heat gun dialed way back, the membran...

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