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RE: Snow guards or continuous snow brakes for a steep metal roof?
The areas below the eave should be part of the decision, not an afterthought. A properly spaced system can still be the wrong layout if a release lands over a front door, walkway, parked vehicle, or a lower roof that cou...
RE: Water sneaking in - why is it so hard to find the source?
I get the appeal of infrared cameras, but honestly, I’ve found them a bit overrated for tracking down roof leaks. They’re great for spotting insulation gaps or drafts, but water can cool or heat things in weird ways and ...
RE: Which holds up better over time: felt or synthetic underlayment?
I hear you on the slippery synthetic - nearly took a spill myself last fall trying to tarp a section after a windstorm. For my place (mid-Atlantic, not super hot, not crazy storms), I went with felt just because it’s wha...