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RE: Nailing Down Roof Age: Finally Got My Policy Approved After a Headache
- Had to deal with this exact thing last year. My place came with a metal roof (galvalume, not standing seam) and I was worried about hail too. - We got hit with a pretty decent storm - hail the size of quarters maybe. R...
RE: looking for reliable tile roof brands in the US
- Totally agree - brand matters way less than the crew doing the work. - Had a couple cracked tiles on my Boral roof, but it was the missing birdstops that let birds in, not the tile itself. - Learned to check for gaps a...
RE: how much does fixing up after a big storm usually set you back?
- Insurance paperwork is a pain - totally agree there. Took me weeks to get everything together after my last storm. - I went with regular asphalt again, mostly because of the upfront cost. Still kinda regret not looking...
RE: Finally tackled that metal edging thing on my roof
- Totally agree on caulk and tape - tried that my first winter, and it just made things worse once the snow melted. - Midwest freeze/thaw is no joke. I’ve had seams pop open even after “fixing” them in the fall. - Lo...