Sparky Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 I had my roof replaced in August 2011. They also added a ridge vent at that time since I didn't have it originally. I went with the GAF Ultra HD which is a heavy duty shingle that should last a lifetime for me (50 year warranty on paper). I got it in a gorgeous dark red color they call Patriot Red. Supposedly it can withstand winds up to 130 mph. A local well regarded family owned roofing company (Thomas Roofing) did the work. Their pricing was very reasonable and the workers just seemed like good people to me. Looks brand new to me to this day no color fading that I can see and no loose shingles. One thing about getting it done in the summer is there is low chance of all day rains causing delays but of course there is a greater chance of a popup shower later in the day. In summer the roofers like to get an early start. I recall being awakened at the crack of dawn by the sound of men walking across my roof. It was still dark outside for the most part. So with that early start they can usually get done whatever they need to do before any popup summer shower would typically occur. I agree with the other remarks about getting drip edging and ice/water shields installed too. Plus they need to do new flashing around vent pipes/chimney. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jebman Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 There goes the Midwest getting yet another satisfying soaking rain, a rain which WILL miss the Mid Atlantic entirely. We wont get a single drop from it. Not one! In a La Nina fall and winter, the mid atlantic ends up much drier than normal. That life giving rain will soak and soak and soak and soak and soak and soak and soak and soak and soak and soak and soak and soak and soak and soak and soak and soak the Midwest then guess who gets to enjoy all that fresh rain next? Wait for it........ New England!!!! Later this winter, it will be the Midwest and New England who will get snow after snow after snow after snow after snow after snow after snow after snow after snow after snow after snow after snow after snow after snow after snow after snow after snow after snow after snow after snow after snow, while the mid atlantic will be pretty much dry. We'll get cold at times, but most of the precip will be well north of us. We are going to hear a lot about the North Trend this winter, and the Midwest and New England will be absolutely exhausted of digging out of dozens of devastating snowstorms by late June 2018. Washington DC and northern Virginia are going to be FEET below normal in rainfall by Spring 2018 which will logically lead us right into one of the most hellish springs and summers on record, since records began to be kept. 2018 as a whole will set new drought records in the Mid Atlantic. It will also be the hottest year on record for the Mid Atlantic. DC will reach 110 degrees in mid July in 2018. The overnight low will be in the low 90s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aldie 22 Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 Whew! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingstonian Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 Anyone got a good recommendation for a PWS for a townhouse with HOA restrictions (i.e., I can’t put anything big on the roof)? I looked in the general board but most of the PWS postings there are really old. My (cheap) PWS broke last season, and I didn’t replace it because there was a reliable Wxbug just down the street. This season, though, it appears all the Wxbugs in my area have shut down — the default now is in Alexandria inside the Beltway — so it’s time to replace...Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MN Transplant Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 Nice win for the Vikes today. The D wasn’t the same without Everson, but the O took advantage of the opportunities. Nice to be able to win slugfests and shootouts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vice-Regent Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 1 minute ago, mattie g said: Sounds fancy. Civilization is fancilful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2O Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 oh joy! Look who's back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattie g Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 Christmas lights will be going up the day after Thanksgiving, but will likely be bookended by a search for some Bourbon County Brand Stout (and variants) that same day. Good thing my company gives us Thanksgiving Friday off, as it aligns with my priorities fairly nicely. I'm so hoping for some snow to top the Christmas lights this year. Such a beautiful sight, and one that really warms the heart! It's been a while... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdsofprey02 Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 15 hours ago, Kingstonian said: Anyone got a good recommendation for a PWS for a townhouse with HOA restrictions (i.e., I can’t put anything big on the roof)? I looked in the general board but most of the PWS postings there are really old. My (cheap) PWS broke last season, and I didn’t replace it because there was a reliable Wxbug just down the street. This season, though, it appears all the Wxbugs in my area have shut down — the default now is in Alexandria inside the Beltway — so it’s time to replace... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk I was looking at this from Sam's Club this weekend. Didn't end up making the purchase because I didn't feel like putting it on the roof, and my backyard is small and has trees. No really good spot for me. Either way, this seems to be the most complete one I've seen for only $70 bucks. It comes with a pole. https://www.samsclub.com/sams/professional-ws-remote-monitoring/prod21391576.ip?xid=plp:product:1:2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Balti Zen Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 If there's legit snow over the Friday/Saturday of Thanksgiving that is within about four hours, I think I am chasing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nw baltimore wx Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 4 hours ago, mattie g said: Christmas lights will be going up the day after Thanksgiving, but will likely be bookended by a search for some Bourbon County Brand Stout (and variants) that same day. Good thing my company gives us Thanksgiving Friday off, as it aligns with my priorities fairly nicely. I'm so hoping for some snow to top the Christmas lights this year. Such a beautiful sight, and one that really warms the heart! It's been a while... You need to do what I did a couple of years ago. Just leave the lights up until it snows! This is from the late January 2016 blizzard and ended up being our Christmas card last year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aldie 22 Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 So is winter canceled or not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAPE Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 Happy Hour.. Backwoods Bastard time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAPE Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 @mattie g You got me hooked on this stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAPE Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 3 hours ago, North Balti Zen said: If there's legit snow over the Friday/Saturday of Thanksgiving that is within about four hours, I think I am chasing. Canaan is a good bet. I will wait till later in winter though before I head out there. I want to use my snowshoes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Balti Zen Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 10 minutes ago, C.A.P.E. said: Canaan is a good bet. I will wait till later in winter though before I head out there. I want to use my snowshoes. I am thinking if there’s a 2-4 inch swath into central PA i would go just to see flakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAPE Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 1 minute ago, North Balti Zen said: I am thinking if there’s a 2-4 inch swath into central PA i would go just to see flakes. Yeah, maybe up towards Altoona. My plans are locked in- I will be in Reisterstown at my sisters, eating a lot and drinking craft beer and some wine, and I wont care too much about snow lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George BM Posted November 14, 2017 Author Share Posted November 14, 2017 Guess the event! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MN Transplant Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 1/6/15? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nw baltimore wx Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 16 minutes ago, MN Transplant said: 1/6/15? I don't know how some of you recall this stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobalt Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 1/28/14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattie g Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 3 hours ago, C.A.P.E. said: @mattie g You got me hooked on this stuff Don’t bring me into a discussion about your vices, you fork-tongued heathen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthArlington101 Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Hmmm... think I'd be able to remember the event that jackpotted IMBY. I'm going with Clipper that Could, 1/6/15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Recently declassified communiques from the Kennedy assassination? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinterWxLuvr Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 How much for Philly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobalt Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Not 1/28/14. I believe it was 1/26/14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2O Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Can't remember the storm but I see I was still a smartass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
showmethesnow Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 18 minutes ago, H2O said: Can't remember the storm but I see I was still a smartass And the sun rises in the east. Tell us something we don't know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2O Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 you guys would miss me if I left to run Kevin Martin's empire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
showmethesnow Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Just for the record, and because I want to b**ch some, I HATE PAINTING!!!! That is all. ETA: b**ch, b**ch, b**ch. This is cool. Didn't realize the board starred out cuss words. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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