I've found aluminum frames can warp slightly or burr when drilled, making a clean finish harder...
I've had similar experiences with aluminum frames—especially the burr issue. PVC can be finicky, sure, but aluminum seems to have its own quirks. Ever tried drilling aluminum without proper lubricant? Let's just say... lesson learned the hard way.
Haha, drilling aluminum dry...been there, done that, got the ruined drill bits to prove it. Aluminum's definitely got a sneaky side—looks easy until you're halfway through and suddenly dealing with burr city. A dab of cutting oil goes a long way, but even then, sometimes you just gotta embrace the imperfections. At least it keeps things interesting, right?
"Aluminum's definitely got a sneaky side—looks easy until you're halfway through and suddenly dealing with burr city."
Haha, totally relate to that. Aluminum can be tricky, but speaking of sneaky issues, ventilation in new builds seems to have its own hidden pitfalls too. I've noticed on a few recent jobs that attic spaces aren't always getting the airflow they need, even when everything looks good on paper. Sometimes it's as simple as checking if insulation is accidentally blocking soffit vents—seen that happen more than once. A quick step-by-step check can save headaches later: first, verify soffit vents are clear; second, ensure ridge or roof vents are properly installed and unobstructed; third, double-check that bathroom and kitchen exhausts actually vent outside and not into the attic (you'd be surprised how often this gets overlooked...). Curious if anyone else has run into similar ventilation oversights? Seems like one of those things that's easy to miss until it becomes a bigger issue down the road.
Couldn't agree more on insulation blocking soffit vents—seen that plenty. Couple other things I run into regularly:
- Roofers nailing ridge vents down too tight, crushing the airflow gap.
- Builders relying too much on gable vents alone; they're often not enough.
- Dryer vents routed into crawl spaces or attics...major moisture trap.
Seems like ventilation is always a quick box-check until mold starts popping up. It's worth double-checking, even if it looks fine at first glance.
"Dryer vents routed into crawl spaces or attics...major moisture trap."
Yep, found this exact issue in our place. Dryer vent was dumping straight into the attic—had no idea until we noticed condensation spots. Quick reroute outside solved it, but still frustrating to discover after the fact.
