web395
web395
@web395
Active Member
Joined:
Topics: 0 / Replies: 10
Reply
RE: Trying to budget out a CertainTeed roof—any tips?

I get the logic behind lighter shingles reflecting heat, but honestly, I'm not totally sold on how big a difference it makes in practice. My uncle swi...

Reply
RE: LOOKING FOR GOOD PLACES TO BUY METAL ROOFING SHEETS

Yeah, local suppliers can be great, but honestly, I've found some decent online specialty places too. Did you notice a big difference in gauge thickne...

Reply
RE: insurance fine print strikes again—what would you do?

I've wondered about this too, actually. Insurance companies always seem to have their own hidden rules and internal policies that we never really get ...

Reply
RE: LOOKING FOR GOOD PLACES TO BUY METAL ROOFING SHEETS

Foam-backed panels do help a lot, but have you ever looked into stone-coated metal roofing? I've worked on a couple of jobs where we installed them, a...

Reply
RE: Torch-down roofing: saw a scary accident on local news

Yeah, torch-down roofing can definitely bite back if you're not careful. I've been learning the ropes lately, and honestly, even watching experienced ...

Reply
RE: think my roof's trying to tell me something

Yeah, grass roofs can definitely turn into a nightmare if they're not managed properly, especially in wetter climates. But I'm glad you mentioned the ...

Reply
RE: took a chance on higher-priced bids and it paid off

I feel your pain with the indoor waterfall situation... my first roofing attempt turned into a similar disaster. Thought I'd save a few bucks by DIYin...

Reply
RE: Best ways to insulate a modified bitumen roof?

Interesting point about ventilation... hadn't really thought about airflow being such a big factor on modified bitumen roofs. I always assumed insulat...

Reply
RE: finally found a roofing company that didn't rip me off

Yeah, baking soda's a pretty underrated trick—glad you mentioned it. I've seen a few homeowners swear by it, and honestly, if it works, why not save s...

Reply
RE: How to tell if your flashing job just went south

Yeah, that moment is always nerve-wracking... I've never outright bricked anything, but had a BIOS flash once that froze halfway through. Luckily, a C...

Scroll to Top