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RE: Weighing the pros and cons: full roof removal vs. just adding a new layer
I’ve run into that same “hidden rot” problem more than once. Last year, we had a duplex where the owner insisted on just adding a layer to save money. Looked fine from the outside, but six months later, we found soft spo...
RE: Getting attic airflow right: my step-by-step for better roof health
I’ve run into that dryer vent issue more times than I’d like to admit - it’s wild how common it is. Folks think it’s just steam, but that moisture adds up fast under the roof. One place I managed, we kept chasing high hu...
RE: how much does fixing up after a big storm usually set you back?
That’s been my experience too. I manage a few properties, and after the last big storm rolled through, the only roofs that needed more than a quick patch were the old asphalt ones. One of them had to be stripped down to ...
RE: finally found an underlayment that lasts - what's your experience?
Yeah, I hear you on that. Had a place last summer where we swapped to synthetic on a south-facing roof - looked great, but the upstairs turned into a sweat lodge. Ended up adding a couple more vents just to keep the tena...