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Insights on roofing sales, canvassing strategy, and storm response.

May 30, 2027

Standing Seam vs Exposed Fastener Metal Roofing: Thermal Expansion, Lifespan, and Cost

How standing seam and exposed fastener metal roofing actually compare on thermal movement, install complexity, lifespan, and per-square cost.

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May 28, 2027

Class 4 Impact-Resistant Shingles: UL 2218, GAF Armor Shield, and 5-35% Insurance Discounts

What Class 4 impact-resistant shingles actually are, the UL 2218 test, brand-by-brand options, and how to get the insurance discount applied.

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May 26, 2027

Architectural vs 3-Tab Shingles: Why 3-Tab is Dying and Where It Still Gets Installed

The honest breakdown of 3-tab vs architectural shingles in 2027, warranty gaps, wind ratings, and the small handful of jobs where 3-tab still makes sense.

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May 24, 2027

Synthetic vs Felt Underlayment: Tear Strength, Weight, Cost, and When Felt Still Wins

Head-to-head on synthetic underlayment vs #15 and #30 felt, with tear strength numbers, per-roll cost, and the niche cases where felt still beats synthetic.

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May 22, 2027

Starter Strip vs Cut Shingles: Why Starter Wins on Every Reroof

Why purpose-built starter strip beats cut shingles for the first course, wind warranty implications, and what it actually costs to do it right.

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May 20, 2027

Ridge Cap vs Hip Cap Shingles: Matching Options, Timbertex, HydroStop, and Cost

How ridge cap and hip cap shingles differ, which products match which field shingles, and how the cost adds up on a real job.

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May 18, 2027

Roof Flashing Types and When to Use Each: Step, Counter, Valley, Pipe Boot, Chimney Apron

Every flashing a roofer encounters, when to use each, and how lead, aluminum, and galvanized stack up on real roofs.

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May 16, 2027

Drip Edge Requirements for Roofing: 2012 IRC Rules, D-Style vs L-Style, and Install Gotchas

What drip edge is code-required to be, D-style vs L-style, color matching, overlap rules, and how to install it without back-flow leaks.

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May 14, 2027

Ridge Vent vs Box Vent: NFA Math, Balanced Intake, and Which One Actually Works

Ridge vent vs box vent vs power fan, with the NFA calculations crews need, code minimums, and why most homes have the wrong setup.

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