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RE: Swapping Out Roof Vent Boots With The Seasons - Worth The Hassle?
That's interesting - I've always hesitated to go with the universal boots because I figured the extra maintenance would add up over time. I live where we get a lot of freeze-thaw cycles, so I worry about the seals holdin...
RE: Would tile roofs survive a harsh winter up north?
That’s been my experience too. I loved the look of tile, but after seeing a neighbor deal with cracked tiles every spring, I went with composite shingles. They’re not cheap, but repairs are way less frequent and the weig...
RE: When hail meets metal: a suburban legend
I’ve always liked the idea of stone-coated steel for durability, but I do wonder about those fasteners over time. My neighbor had to replace a bunch after about 12 years - turns out the installer used the wrong type and ...
RE: ROOFING NIGHTMARE: IF YOU COULD ONLY PICK ONE NAILER...
I've definitely seen similar issues, even with careful battery management. From my experience, proper storage and battery care can extend the life of a nailer significantly, but they can't fully compensate for lower buil...
RE: Finally figured out how roof angles work - feeling pretty accomplished, haha.
Nice work getting that angle sorted - it can definitely be trickier than it looks. I went through something similar last year, and ended up having to redo part of mine after a storm. Glad yours held up right away, that's...