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RE: Did you know synthetic slate can actually be lighter than real stone?
Yeah, the weight savings are huge, but does anyone else worry about hail? I’ve heard some synthetics can crack easier than real slate if you get a big storm. My neighbor had to replace a bunch after last year’s hail, but...
RE: if you had to redo your roof tomorrow, what material would you pick?
That’s exactly what I keep going back and forth on. I’m in a spot where we get some wind and the occasional hail, but nothing like what folks out west deal with. My roof’s due for replacement soon, and I’m leaning toward...
RE: Clearing roof mess: DIY or hire a pro?
Copper and zinc strips at the ridge - yeah, I’ve seen those advertised as a long-term fix, but I’m skeptical. My neighbor put copper up a few years back (we’re in western Oregon, so moss is basically a given), and it see...
RE: Lowered my insurance bill after a roof inspection - anyone else surprised?
I get the appeal of synthetic underlayments, especially with all the rain we get here, but I’m still on the fence about whether they’re worth the extra cost for everyone. When I did my roof last year (asphalt shingles, 5...
RE: When the leaves fight back: a suburban drain mystery
I’ve wondered about those solid guards too. My neighbor put them in last fall - he said they’re a pain to install if your gutters aren’t perfectly straight, but he hasn’t had to clean them yet. I’m skeptical about the ti...
RE: ROOF SURVIVED HURRICANE, BUT WAS IT JUST LUCK?
Yeah, I’ve wondered about this too. My last roof was “hurricane rated” asphalt, but the install crew rushed through and I ended up with leaks around the vents after just two seasons. Now I’m looking at synthetic underlay...