andrewr54
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RE: Quick fix or redo: dealing with damaged aluminum flashing

Couldn’t agree more with this. I’ve seen too many “quick fixes” where folks just slap some goop on corroded metal and hope for the best—never ends wel...

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RE: Did you know shingles get layered like fish scales?

Those “fish scale” shingles really do a number on hiding what’s underneath, and I see that all the time during inspections. People are often surprised...

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RE: Is that metal strip on the edge of my roof actually necessary?

Couldn’t agree more about the weird weather being the real culprit. I’ve inspected plenty of homes where folks skipped the drip edge, thinking their s...

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RE: Figuring out roof support: choosing between rafters and trusses

That’s the thing with trusses—people assume you can just slap a few boards up there and suddenly it’s a storage space, but the engineering doesn’t wor...

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

I get the hesitation with composites, but honestly, some of the newer high-grade polymer fasteners are holding up better than folks expect. I’ve seen ...

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RE: Ventilation in new builds—are we overlooking something important?

I see this all the time—folks throw smart fans or fancy gadgets at the problem, but if the building envelope isn’t tight, you’re just moving air from ...

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RE: Solar attic fan install was supposed to be easy... right?

I’m with you on the “trust but verify” approach—seen way too many attic fans installed with just a bead of caulk and crossed fingers. I’ve actually fo...

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RE: Solar attic fan install was supposed to be easy... right?

You're spot-on about the soffit vents—seen way too many attics with blocked or painted-over vents that choke airflow. Even the best solar fan won't do...

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

Yeah, spray foam can be a real game changer, especially around tricky spots like skylights or dormers. I've inspected plenty of attics where rigid foa...

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