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RE: Thinking about replacing my roof—are shingles really worth it?

I get that. Metal’s supposed to be this “install it and forget it” deal, but seams and fasteners can still be weak spots—especially after a wild hails...

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RE: How do you keep your gutters from turning into leaf soup?

Mesh guards are solid, but I’ve had a few get clogged with those little helicopter seeds from maples—nothing like climbing up there and finding a gutt...

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

That’s wild, because you’d think in a place like Minnesota, ice & water shield would be a big deal for insurance. I’ve had similar pushback—my age...

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RE: Composite Shingles vs. Asphalt: Which Would You Trust Over Your Head?

Ain’t that the truth. I’ve seen “lifetime” underlayments shredded after one bad windstorm, so I’m with you—nothing’s bulletproof if the weather’s angr...

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RE: how much does fixing up after a big storm usually set you back?

I actually went with synthetic after my last storm repair—mostly because I wanted something lighter and more eco-friendly. They cost a bit more up fro...

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RE: How tricky is too tricky when fixing modern gadgets?

That’s exactly it—half the time I’m more worried about snapping a plastic tab than actually messing up the wiring. I get wanting a sleek look, but whe...

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RE: When the inspector thinks your house is older than it is

I had a similar issue after we put in our green roof. The inspector actually thought our place was built in the 80s, not 2006, just because a couple o...

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

Yeah, I hear you on the misting. I’ve tried it a few times and got pretty much the same results—just made the seam gummy and didn’t really help when i...

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