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RE: Struggling with installing hip and ridge shingles—any tips?

Haha, eyeballing can definitely work wonders sometimes. Did you find yourself double-checking alignment from the ground a lot? I've seen plenty of roo...

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RE: Is it true tile roofs are basically maintenance-free?

Yeah, hail damage is definitely something I've come across quite a bit. I inspected a house last summer where the tiles looked pretty solid from the g...

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RE: Finally tackled that metal edging thing on my roof

Yeah, sketching definitely helps catch those sneaky little issues early. Did you end up leaving any extra wiggle room for expansion this time around, ...

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

Been there myself... first time I tackled gutter guards, thought I'd nailed it until leaves piled up worse than before. Did your roofing guys mention ...

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

I've actually tried combining both before and found it works pretty well. The drone's great for quickly spotting obvious issues like missing shingles ...

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RE: is it just me or are roofs wearing out faster these days?

Could be, but sometimes it's not just the shingles themselves. I've inspected houses where curling happens early because of ventilation issues or impr...

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RE: Is It Just Me or Do Underlayments Never Last as Long as Promised?

I've wondered the same thing myself, especially after seeing so many roofs here in humid climates where the underlayment just disintegrates after a fe...

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RE: Roofing near the ocean—did you know salt air eats metal?

Did you end up going with stainless fasteners or something else? I've seen aluminum roofs hold up great near the coast, but fastener corrosion can sne...

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

Yeah, sealing around flashing and vents is key. I've inspected plenty of homes where folks thought they'd solved the critter issue, only to find tiny ...

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RE: Roof shingles shedding gritty stuff—is this normal?

Yeah, granule loss is pretty typical, especially after a few years. Have you noticed if it's worse after heavy rain or storms? I remember inspecting a...

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RE: just heard insurance discounts depend on your roof's wind resistance?

That's a good point, but I'm curious—are the savings really enough to justify the hassle of inspections and paperwork? In my experience, sometimes the...

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