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RE: TOUGHER ROOF OR JUST GOOD ENOUGH? NEED HELP DECIDING
I’ve seen this a lot - folks expect new shingles to make a big difference in attic temps, but honestly, ventilation usually does more. Had a client swap to “cool roof” shingles and barely noticed a change until they adde...
RE: Would you worry about lightning if your house had a metal roof?
That matches what I’ve seen, too. Metal roofs get a bad rap for “attracting” lightning, but honestly, they’re just good conductors - meaning if lightning does hit, the energy usually takes the path of least resistance ri...
RE: Navigating local rules for adding a green roof: my step-by-step
That bulging near the drip edge is one of those “hidden in plain sight” headaches. I’ve come across it more than a few times, especially when you start stacking up layers with HDPE, mats, and all the green roof extras. I...
RE: How often do you actually get your business roof checked?
That’s the truth. I’ve seen more than a few businesses with flat roofs get caught off guard by a single blocked scupper. It’s not always obvious from ground level, either - sometimes you think things look fine until you’...
RE: Ventilation in new builds - are we overlooking something important?
That’s a pretty common worry, honestly. Powered attic fans can be helpful for sure, but if you don’t have enough intake vents, they’ll start pulling air from wherever they can - including from your living space. One tric...
RE: When the inspector thinks your house is older than it is
Definitely see this more than folks expect, especially with houses built after 2000. Step one for me is always checking the grading and gutters - water’s sneaky, and even new materials can’t handle pooling for long. Some...
RE: when do you usually tackle gutter cleaning?
Yeah, flashlight checks are handy for a quick glance, but I've had times where everything looked fine until a heavy rain hit... and then surprise, overflowing gutters. The hose method really is solid advice - running wat...