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RE: ROOFING JOB GONE SIDEWAYS—WHAT WOULD YOU DO?
The near-miss with the ladder and your car is the part I wouldn’t let slide. Before confronting anyone, does your contract say whether subcontracting is allowed, who supervises the crew, and what cleanup and safety stand...
RE: How I dodged a payday loan disaster
That line cracked me up. I totally get the paper vs. digital struggle, though. Ever tried those waterproof/fireproof document bags? I got one after a neighbor’s sump pump failed - now my “important stuff” lives in there,...
RE: just read about roof issues popping up after winter - are you checking yours?
I’ve run into the same thing with mesh guards - on paper, they seem like a no-brainer, but in practice, especially in the Pacific Northwest, they’re kind of a mixed bag. I’ve got a low-pitch roof with a ton of fir trees ...
RE: Anyone else annoyed by how fast roof coatings peel off?
That’s been my experience too - fancy label or not, if the prep isn’t spot on, it just doesn’t last. I’ve been burned a few times by “miracle” coatings that were supposed to handle anything, only to see them peeling afte...
RE: Anyone else tried those heated driveway mats?
That’s been on my mind too, especially with how rough our winters can get. I’d guess concrete would crack more and maybe pinch the cables or mats underneath, but then again, asphalt gets those weird dips and soft spots w...
RE: Solar attic fan install was supposed to be easy... right?
That’s been my experience too. I was skeptical at first - figured composite would get brittle or fade after a couple years, especially with all the snow and ice we get. But honestly, it’s handled the freeze-thaw cycles b...