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RE: Would Malarkey shingles survive a solar-powered zombie apocalypse?
I get where you’re coming from. When we bought our place, inspector flagged two questionable rafters but said the rest looked fine. We just reinforced those, and it’s held up for five years - no sagging yet. Still, I kee...
RE: Why does every car brand have their own weird shade of red?
You’re not kidding about the touch-ups. I tried to fix a little scratch on my old Honda (supposedly “Milano Red”) and the spot ended up looking like a tomato next to a cherry. I get that every brand wants their “signatur...
RE: Why does picking between layering new shingles or ripping everything off have to be so confusing?
I get the appeal of just slapping another layer on, especially when you see the price difference up front. But honestly, I’m not convinced it’s worth the risk - hidden rot, insurance headaches, and maybe even resale issu...
RE: KEEPING ICY ROOFS IN CHECK: WHAT’S YOUR GO-TO TRICK?
I get the whole airflow thing, but honestly, I’m still not convinced it’s always the magic bullet. My place is a 1950s ranch with a low-pitch roof, and after I beefed up the attic insulation (on a tight budget), I still ...
RE: how long should we honor price quotes?
I get where you’re coming from. It’s wild how fast things change after a storm. I remember after that hailstorm last year, I called three different roofers and every single one said their quote was only good for 24 hours...
RE: Debating cup vs link style rain chains for gutter replacement
You nailed it with the wildlife spa comment - cup chains really do seem to invite every critter and leaf in the neighborhood. I tried cup style once, mostly because they looked cool, but after a couple seasons of scoopin...