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RE: How I put in a solar attic fan (and what I’d do differently next time)
I hear you. Tried to save a few bucks using a universal kit on my 18-year-old roof - looked okay at first, but after a couple heavy storms, I had leaks around the vent. Ended up spending more on repairs than if I’d just ...
RE: TOUGHER ROOF OR JUST GOOD ENOUGH? NEED HELP DECIDING
I totally get where you’re coming from. We had the same debate when our roof started needing more and more patches. It’s frustrating to keep sinking money into repairs, especially when it feels like a never-ending cycle....
RE: Would adding foam board to attic hatch make a difference in winter?
That’s pretty much what I did too, and I agree - it’s not a miracle fix, but it does help with those annoying cold drafts. For the price, it’s hard to beat, especially if you’re not up in the attic all the time. I looked...
RE: New Discussion
I get the temptation to just patch and hope for the best, but honestly, I’m starting to think it’s not always the most cost-effective in the long run. My neighbor went that route for years and ended up with a bigger repa...
RE: Clearing roof mess: DIY or hire a pro?
I hear you on the hospital bills - my neighbor slipped off his garage roof last fall and it was a mess, both for him and his wallet. I’ve always wondered if those roof cleaning “treatments” you see at hardware stores are...
RE: Did you know shingles get layered like fish scales?
Felt’s definitely messier to haul around, but I’m with you - at least it doesn’t turn into a skating rink the second there’s a bit of moisture. That synthetic stuff is lighter, which was nice for my back, but I had the s...
RE: how much does fixing up after a big storm usually set you back?
Yeah, that “like-for-like” thing tripped me up after a hailstorm a couple years back. My adjuster said they’d only pay for the same basic shingles, even though I wanted to upgrade to the impact-resistant ones. I ended up...
RE: Quick fix or redo: dealing with damaged aluminum flashing
I went through this last year after a nasty winter did a number on my old aluminum flashing. I looked into steel since everyone kept saying it holds up better, but honestly, the price difference was pretty noticeable - e...