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RE: ANYONE ELSE NOTICE CHANGES IN SHINGLE BUNDLES LATELY?
Couldn’t agree more. I’ve seen too many jobs where folks rush the nailing or skip starter strips, and that’ll cause way more headaches than a lighter shingle ever will. The lighter bundles are easier on the back, but I’v...
RE: Rainwater pooling in the backyard - what actually works?
I get the hesitation with French drains in heavy clay. Honestly, I’ve seen them work, but only if you dig deep enough and use the right gravel - otherwise, water just finds its way back up. Mulch or gravel on top might h...
RE: When sparks fly: imagining a wildfire-proof neighborhood
Gravel borders definitely help slow down fire spread, but they’re not a magic bullet. I’ve worked on a few retrofits where we added a 12”-18” gravel strip around the edge of the green roof, and it passed inspection for l...