alex_parker4765
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RE: Getting attic airflow right: my step-by-step for better roof health

- Living roofs are gorgeous, but yeah, upstate NY snow loads would keep me up at night. - Recycled baffles: tried them once in a rental—moisture was...

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RE: Confused about insurance deductibles for storm damage

- Ran into the same thing last year after a hailstorm—one adjuster wanted every receipt scanned and uploaded, another insisted on originals. - I kee...

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RE: Roof upkeep through the seasons—did you see this?

- Good call on the soffits—people really do forget about them until there’s a problem. - I’ve seen attic temps spike 15-20 degrees when vents get bl...

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RE: Struggling with installing hip and ridge shingles—any tips?

- Definitely agree, cold-weather installs with budget shingles are a pain. - — that’s been my experience too, especially on hips and ridges where y...

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RE: Finally got my attic temps under control—here's what worked

- Solar attic fans can help, but they're usually just supplemental. - Ridge and soffit vents are the real deal—passive airflow beats active fans most ...

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RE: Roofing near the ocean—did you know salt air eats metal?

- Zinc is decent, but I'd still be cautious. Even with proper install, salt spray can shorten lifespan compared to inland areas. - Have you considered...

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RE: is it just me or are roofs wearing out faster these days?

Totally agree on insulation—seen plenty of roofs prematurely age due to trapped heat. Couple things I'd add from experience: - Check attic sealing al...

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RE: when do you usually tackle gutter cleaning?

Fair points, but twice a year might be overkill for everyone. Depends a lot on your tree coverage and local weather. I've managed properties where an ...

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