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RE: Did you know synthetic slate can actually be lighter than real stone?
That lighter weight threw me off too when I first looked into synthetic slate. I kept wondering if it would stand up to the wind and hail we get here in the Midwest, but after two years, not a single issue. The installer...
RE: Anyone have experience with shingles that hold up against hail?
Couldn’t agree more about the importance of what’s under the shingles. I’ve seen neighbors replace their roofs with those “impact-rated” shingles after a hailstorm, but then get leaks anyway because the installer reused ...
RE: How often do you actually get your business roof checked?
I’ve definitely seen issues pop up on newer roofs, especially after a rough winter. We had a membrane roof installed five years ago - still under warranty - but a small puncture from windblown debris led to a slow leak t...
RE: Eye and hand protection: disposable vs. reusable gear?
I’ve run into the same issues with disposables - especially when working with anything sticky or caustic. They’re convenient, but I always end up tearing through them or getting that weird chemical smell stuck on my hand...
RE: Quick fixes for sudden roof leaks - what actually works?
I’ve had similar issues with tarps on my ranch house - no matter how tight I thought I had things, a big gust would eventually get underneath and start flapping. One winter, duct tape plus bricks actually held better tha...
RE: if you had to redo your roof tomorrow, what material would you pick?
Synthetic slate’s been on my radar for a while, too. I get the hesitation about the upfront cost - it’s definitely not cheap, especially compared to asphalt. But when I ran the numbers a couple years back, factoring in l...
RE: how much does fixing up after a big storm usually set you back?
That’s a really good point about the photos - insurance companies can be sticklers. I used to think snapping “before” pics was overkill too, but after a hailstorm last year, my adjuster wanted proof my gutters weren’t al...
RE: Confused about insurance deductibles for storm damage
That’s interesting about the impact-resistant shingles - my neighbor swears by them too, but I’ve always wondered if the upfront cost really balances out with insurance savings over time. Have you noticed if your premium...