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RE: How I put in a solar attic fan (and what I’d do differently next time)
Couldn’t agree more. I tried a “cold weather” underlayment last December - never again. Even with the sun out, it just wouldn’t lay flat. Timing really is everything, especially upstate where the weather’s all over the p...
RE: Just got a roof inspection PDF that's straight outta sci-fi
That’s exactly why I started doing my own checks after storms too. It’s surprising how much can hide up there, especially with older shingles. I used to think if it looked fine from the ground, it was all good, but after...
RE: Roof Dramas: Shingles vs. Metal After Heavy Rain
Totally get this. On my garage, the installer didn’t crimp the seams tight enough and water just snuck right in during sideways rain. With shingles, I usually just had to patch a few spots, but metal can be unforgiving i...
RE: how much does fixing up after a big storm usually set you back?
Yeah, I’ve run into the same kind of insurance runaround. After a windstorm last fall, I had to replace two fence panels and half my raised beds - insurance only paid for the fence, and even then they tried to depreciate...
RE: Solar attic fan install was supposed to be easy... right?
I hear you, but I’ll admit - I went with peel-and-stick for my solar fan install last summer. We get a lot of wind-driven rain here, and so far, no leaks (knock on wood). Maybe I just got lucky, or maybe the roof gods we...
RE: ROOF SURVIVED HURRICANE, BUT WAS IT JUST LUCK?
Good point about attic ventilation - it's often overlooked, even by experienced installers. I remember a neighbor whose roof made it through a serious thunderstorm without losing a single shingle, but a year later he was...
RE: is it just me or are roofs wearing out faster these days?
I've been noticing the same thing about roofs lately. We replaced our asphalt shingles about 6 years ago, and honestly, they're already looking pretty worn. Granted, we've had some rough storms, but it makes me wonder if...