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RE: Which holds up better over time: felt or synthetic underlayment?
- Used felt on my shed a few years back - cracked and curled after just one rough winter. - Switched to a budget synthetic (don’t remember the brand, but it was thin) for my garage roof. It went down easy, but honestly...
RE: New Discussion
- Totally get the frustration. Heavy rain just finds every weak spot, doesn’t it? - I’ve tried both mesh and foam guards - neither’s perfect, but mesh seems to clog slower for me. - That bit about maintenance just shifti...
RE: Would tile roofs survive a harsh winter up north?
- Looked into those recycled rubber tiles last year - was hoping for something lighter too, since my attic joists are old 2x6s and I’m not keen on beefing them up. Local supplier had samples, but they felt a bit “spongy”...
RE: Has anyone used Empire Roofing in Orlando, Fl? What was your experience?
- Had Empire out for a quote after Irma - felt like I was buying a used car, not a roof. The “upgrade” pitch was strong, but my wallet said nope. - Totally agree on the underlayment. Florida + felt = soggy regrets. I ask...
RE: how long should we honor price quotes?
- Definitely had this happen - contractor tried to bump up the price after the quote “expired,” but nothing had changed except their schedule got busy. - I pushed back with the original paperwork and pointed out the ma...
RE: Has anyone used Empire Roofing in Orlando, Fl? What was your experience?
- Totally agree, insulation made a bigger difference for us than just changing shingle color. Our attic used to get crazy hot, but after adding more blown-in, the whole house felt cooler. - Ventilation’s underrated too -...
RE: Roof checkups saved me big bucks - anyone else?
- Totally agree about moss being a warning sign. - I used to just brush it off (literally and figuratively), but after a small leak by my bathroom vent, I’m way more paranoid now. - Flashing’s tricky - mine looked fi...
RE: finally found an underlayment that lasts - what's your experience?
- 100% on install over materials. Seen too many “premium” underlayments fail just because the crew rushed or didn’t overlap right. - - yeah, learned that the hard way. Warranty looked great on paper, but they blamed “...
RE: Finally tackled that metal edging thing on my roof
Definitely agree with the heat method - saved me a couple times too. Couple quick things I'd add from experience: - Make sure nothing flammable is hiding behind or nearby (learned that the hard way...). - Sometimes tapp...
RE: Roof Dramas: Shingles vs. Metal After Heavy Rain
- Good point about coating, but isn't prep work just as important? - Had a buddy who spent big on premium coating but rushed the installation - within a year, rust spots popped up everywhere. - Maybe thickness and coatin...
RE: telling apart fresh leaks from old ones is driving me nuts
Masking tape might peel paint off popcorn ceilings, happened to me once...not fun. Maybe try painter's tape instead? It's gentler but still visible enough to track. Another thought - could you snap quick pics with your p...
RE: Best ways to insulate a modified bitumen roof?
- Had similar issues with mine, insulation depth wasn't the main culprit. - Turned out ventilation was actually too restricted... adding more vents helped way more than extra insulation. - Might wanna double-check airflo...
RE: tile roof troubles: a homeowner's dilemma
- Had a similar issue last spring - noticed moss and a couple cracked tiles after winter storms. - Thought I'd need a whole new roof too, but ended up just cleaning it off and swapping out about 5 tiles. - Honestly, it's...