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RE: If underlayments could talk: which one would outlast the others?
I’ve actually seen felt get pretty rough after a couple days of rain - edges curling up, water pooling underneath. Not a total failure, but enough to make me nervous about leaks if the shingles weren’t going on fast. Tha...
RE: How often do you actually get your business roof checked?
I’ll admit, when I bought my place last year, I figured roof stuff was just “set it and forget it.” Turns out, not so much. Had a small leak after a storm and the roofer pointed out spots that weren’t marked or sealed fr...
RE: Which holds up better over time: felt or synthetic underlayment?
I get the appeal of synthetic, especially with how unpredictable contractors can be. I was skeptical about paying more, but after seeing how felt basically turned into mush during a rainy week, I’m leaning synthetic too....
RE: Little-known uses for that hammer loop on your belt
I’ve always thought the hammer loop was kinda pointless since I barely use a hammer, but I’ll admit, it’s come in handy for random stuff. I’ve hung a flashlight from it when I was crawling around under the sink - way eas...
RE: Spotting wear and tear on used gear: my quick routine
Honestly, I’ve wondered the same thing. I sealed around the screw holes on my deck last summer - used one of those fancy wood sealers that’s supposed to keep out water. It helped a bit, but I still found some soft spots ...