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RE: Choosing between attic fan setups: roof or gable mount?

I’m in the same boat with asphalt shingles, and yeah, the attic gets toasty. I actually tried one of those solar gable fans last summer—honestly, it w...

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RE: Best ways to protect home from extreme weather combo?

That image of your dog eyeing the puddle made me laugh—mine would probably try to swim in it. I totally get the temptation to just slap some caulk on ...

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RE: Quick fix or redo: dealing with damaged aluminum flashing

I’m right there with you—my flashing looked fine from the driveway, but when I got up there, surprise... a couple spots were basically crumbling. Midw...

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RE: Hypothetical scenario: your roofer suggests a contractor network you've never heard of

Yeah, learned that one the hard way—thought my insurance covered everything until a branch decided to remodel my roof. Surprise bills aren't fun... de...

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RE: Roof Dramas: Shingles vs. Metal After Heavy Rain

Glad I'm not the only one who's had to deal with attic gymnastics, haha. Just moved into my first place last year, and the roof's been giving me a cra...

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RE: is it just me or are roofs wearing out faster these days?

Haha, props to you for tackling that yourself—I'm barely comfortable changing a faucet, let alone re-roofing! As a first-time homeowner, I've been str...

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RE: LOOKING FOR GOOD PLACES TO BUY METAL ROOFING SHEETS

Samples saved my butt too. Almost ordered this sleek charcoal color online—turned out looking more like gloomy storm clouds IRL. Dodged a bullet there...

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RE: Navigating Deductibles and Insurance Payouts Without Losing My Mind

Wish I'd known this before my fence got flattened by a tree branch last summer. Thought insurance would cover the whole thing, but nope—turns out I ha...

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RE: Is It Just Me or Do Underlayments Never Last as Long as Promised?

Interesting, never even thought about climate-specific underlayments... now I'm wondering if that's why mine's already looking sketchy after just two ...

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