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RE: Getting attic airflow right: my step-by-step for better roof health
That’s the truth - people get so focused on blocking critters, they forget about airflow and moisture. I learned the hard way with my old cedar shake roof... plugged every gap I could find, then ended up with condensatio...
RE: How often do you actually get your business roof checked?
That “parking lot inspection” approach cracks me up every time - seen it way too often. I remember a property manager who figured binoculars from the sidewalk were enough. Fast forward a year, and he’s calling us in for ...
RE: Thinking about installing leaf filters - worth the hype or waste of cash?
That’s been my experience too - filters don’t make the job disappear, but they do change the kind of mess you’re dealing with. I’ve got a patch of roof that sits under a monster white pine, and even with mesh guards, I’m...
RE: Quick fix or redo: dealing with damaged aluminum flashing
That gave me a laugh - duct tape always seems like a good idea until water gets involved. I’ve actually played around with those flexible flashing tapes on my own shed roof last fall. They stuck great in September, but b...
RE: Just got a roof inspection PDF that's straight outta sci-fi
I hear you, but I actually found the detailed reports kind of helpful once I got past the initial panic. When we put in our sedum roof, the first inspection report was a mess of terms like “membrane delamination” and “dr...
RE: Finally tackled that metal edging thing on my roof
Had a similar debate with myself last fall when I was patching up the shed roof. I figured the metal looked clean enough, but ended up priming half and skipping the other half just to see. Sure enough, after one wet wint...