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RE: Keeping algae off Atlas shingles: My quick hack
Tried both on my old ranch house (low pitch, north side always looked like a science experiment gone wrong). Honestly, copper strips did seem to slow the green fuzz a bit more than zinc, but it wasn’t some miracle cure. ...
RE: Little-known uses for that hammer loop on your belt
Totally get what you mean. My tape measure lives in the hammer loop now - keeps it out of my pockets, and I can grab it without fighting my tool belt. Tried hanging my water bottle there once... not my brightest move, bu...
RE: Weighing the pros and cons: full roof removal vs. just adding a new layer
I get the peace of mind thing, but I’ll admit I went the overlay route on my garage roof last year. Decking was still solid, and honestly, I just didn’t have the budget (or the patience) for a full tear-off. I checked fo...
RE: Would tile roofs survive a harsh winter up north?
I get the whole “installation is everything” angle, but honestly, I’ve seen composite tiles crack too - maybe not as much as clay, but it happens. Up here in Minnesota, the wind alone can turn a roof into a jigsaw puzzle...
RE: how hot is too hot when welding TPO roofing?
Yeah, I hear you on that one. I tried patching a section of TPO on my shed roof last July, and let’s just say I spent more time chasing my hat across the yard than actually welding. The sun was cooking the membrane to th...
RE: Quick fix or redo: dealing with damaged aluminum flashing
Haha, sounds painfully familiar. I once thought I'd be clever and patch up a bent piece of flashing with roofing tape - easy job, right? Cue me wobbling around on a ladder, tape sticking everywhere but the flashing, and ...
RE: Will new solar panels mess up my old roof?
Yeah, totally agree about the mounting brackets. When I helped my brother install his solar setup, we spent forever sealing and flashing every single penetration point - felt like overkill at the time, but he's had zero ...
RE: thinking about splurging on better roofing - worth it or nah?
Had the same worry about weight on my old place - roof was creakier than my knees after yardwork. Ended up sistering some joists and adding extra bracing. Bit of a pain, but now it holds up nicely...and no surprise skyli...
RE: Found a mysterious metal roof sample... now what?
Been there myself with roofing - had a similar mystery metal situation. Bought an older place a few years back, and after a nasty hailstorm, ended up with a couple panels dented beyond repair. Thought it'd be easy enough...
RE: Found a mysterious metal roof sample... now what?
Cayenne pepper never worked for me either... I swear the critters around my place must have Cajun roots or something, because they didn't even blink. Ended up using steel wool stuffed into gaps before sealing with expand...