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RE: Anyone else tried those mushroom-style roof vents on sheds?
Those mushroom vents are a bit of a letdown, aren’t they? I’ve seen them installed on a bunch of sheds over the years, and honestly, they’re better than nothing but not by much. You nailed it with the foam panels and tar...
RE: Anyone have experience with shingles that hold up against hail?
Had a similar situation at one of my rentals - upgraded to Class 4 after a nasty hailstorm, but honestly, wasn’t blown away by the noise reduction either. The tenants actually complained more about squirrels running arou...
RE: KEEPING ICY ROOFS IN CHECK: WHAT’S YOUR GO-TO TRICK?
Couldn’t agree more about heat cables. Folks swear by them, but in my experience, they’re a band-aid at best and a wallet-drain at worst. I manage a bunch of older houses around the Hudson Valley, and every winter it’s t...