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RE: Why does every car brand have their own weird shade of red?
I’ve noticed the same thing with the newer reds - seems like they hold up a lot better than the older ones. Back when I managed a property with open parking, we had a bunch of tenants with those early 2000s red Mazdas an...
RE: When hail meets metal: a suburban legend
If you’re up there anyway, I always check the screws too - sometimes hail works them loose and you won’t spot it till water finds its way in. Learned that the hard way after a spring storm last year. Silicone sealant’s b...
RE: How I dodged a payday loan disaster
That paperwork black hole is way too familiar. I’ve seen tenants and owners both lose their minds over missing receipts or warranty cards - honestly, even I’ve had to dig through a shoebox of “important stuff” that’s mos...
RE: Switching from RO to UF membranes made my life way easier
Switching from RO to UF definitely made things easier for me, but it’s not a magic bullet - especially on well water after a storm. I manage a handful of rentals on shallow wells, and every time we get one of those “choc...
RE: Torch-down roofs: saw a news piece about fire risks - thoughts?
Green roofs are definitely interesting, but I’ve always wondered about long-term maintenance. I manage a couple of buildings with standard membrane roofs, and even with regular inspections, we still get the odd leak - us...
RE: How do you keep your gutters from turning into leaf soup?
Had foam inserts on a few properties for about three years now. They do cut down on the worst of the leaf sludge, but I’ve noticed they start to break down after a couple seasons - especially if you get a lot of sun or h...
RE: Weighing the pros and cons: full roof removal vs. just adding a new layer
That’s spot on. I’ve managed a few buildings where we tried to save money by just adding a layer, and it always came back to bite us. The hidden damage is a real thing, especially after a couple Midwest freeze-thaw cycle...