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RE: Which is better for camera rigs: gimbal stabilizers or manual shoulder mounts?
Balance really is everything. I’ve never shot video professionally, but I do a lot of home inspection work with cameras - sometimes on a gimbal, sometimes just handheld or with a shoulder rig if I’m documenting a big pro...
RE: Which holds up better over time: felt or synthetic underlayment?
That’s a pretty common story, especially with the kind of freeze-thaw cycles you get upstate. I’ve seen a lot of felt jobs where the edges just don’t stay flat after a couple seasons - once water gets under there, it’s g...
RE: Nailing Down Roof Age: Finally Got My Policy Approved After a Headache
If you’re even a little bit handy, poking around up there isn’t terrible - just dusty. I’ve found dates scribbled on the rafters, sometimes even a shingle wrapper tucked behind insulation. It’s not exactly glamorous dete...
RE: Getting attic airflow right: my step-by-step for better roof health
That’s a classic scenario with older homes - sometimes the “by the book” approach just doesn’t play out in real life. Did you notice if the attic had any blocked soffit vents or maybe a ridge vent that wasn’t actually ve...