williamcollector
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RE: Roof upkeep through the seasons—did you see this?

Yeah, I hear you on the rejuvenator sprays—honestly, they’re like that duct tape fix for roofs. Sometimes it holds, sometimes you’re just delaying the...

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RE: ROOF SURVIVED HURRICANE, BUT WAS IT JUST LUCK?

LUCK OR MAINTENANCE? MY ROOF’S STILL KICKING (MOSTLY) I get what you’re saying about luck being overrated, but I’ve seen some roofs survive hurricane...

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RE: Roof checkups saved me big bucks—anyone else?

Ultrasonic gadgets always seemed like the “shake a stick and hope” approach to me. I tried one for raccoons a few years back—pretty sure they just use...

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RE: Roofing that stands up to wild weather—anyone tried this?

Yeah, those “eco” shingles are like the tofu of roofing—sound good in theory, but one good hailstorm and they’re toast. I’ve had better luck with meta...

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RE: Best ways to protect home from extreme weather combo?

Man, that’s the classic “penny wise, pound foolish” move. Drip edge is like the cheap insurance nobody brags about but everyone wishes they had after ...

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RE: Finally got my attic temps under control—here's what worked

Tried radiant barrier foil in my own attic a few years back, mostly because my brother-in-law wouldn’t stop talking about it. I’ll say this: install m...

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

Man, you nailed it—those “by the book” jobs can still go sideways if someone’s not paying attention to the little stuff. I’ve seen roofs where the shi...

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RE: Just got a roof inspection PDF that's straight outta sci-fi

Honestly, you're spot on with the gutter thing. Can't tell you how many times I've seen homeowners overlook gutters entirely, only to have them cause ...

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

Haha, love the pancake analogy! But honestly, relying purely on feel can sometimes bite you in the backside. I've seen guys who've welded TPO for year...

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RE: ROOFING NIGHTMARE: IF YOU COULD ONLY PICK ONE NAILER...

Couldn't agree more with this. Had a roofing nailer myself that cost almost as much as my first car—pretty sure it was cursed from day one. Switched t...

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RE: thinking about splurging on better roofing—worth it or nah?

Gotta agree on the solar shingles—seen a few shredded after a good hailstorm, and let's just say insurance adjusters aren't exactly thrilled sorting o...

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RE: When DIY Roofing Videos Aren't Quite Enough

Gotta disagree here... duct tape's great for a lotta things (like holding my bumper on), but roofs aren't one of 'em. Seen too many leaks turn ugly re...

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