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RE: Which is better for camera rigs: gimbal stabilizers or manual shoulder mounts?
Couldn’t agree more about shoulder mounts being the more practical choice, especially when you’ve already got a bunch of gear strapped on. I’ve tried the chest harness route and it was a mess - felt like I was constantly...
RE: just read about roof issues popping up after winter - are you checking yours?
Yeah, I’ve been guilty of that once - thought I was being proactive, ended up making things worse. Now I just walk the perimeter and check for anything obvious from the ground. If I see a shingle out of place or a weird ...
RE: Did you know shingles get layered like fish scales?
If it’s squishy, there’s a good chance water’s been getting in for a while - usually means the plywood’s started to rot. In my experience, flashing is often the culprit, especially if it’s rusted or bent. I’ve tried just...
RE: Roof Dramas: Shingles vs. Metal After Heavy Rain
I hear you on the leaks and moss - been there, done that. Metal’s a tough pill to swallow cost-wise, but after a few years of not worrying every time it pours, I stopped regretting it. As for resale, I’ve had a couple re...
RE: Struggling with installing hip and ridge shingles - any tips?
That’s been my experience too. Last time I did a ridge on my old place, the decking was anything but flat. Tried a rigid vent first - looked awful and didn’t sit right, so I ended up swapping to a flexible one. Still had...
RE: Ventilation in new builds - are we overlooking something important?
I hear you on the maintenance side - those filters do add up, and it’s just one more thing on the list. I’ve had times where I forgot to swap them and the airflow dropped way off, which kind of defeats the purpose. But w...