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RE: Making sure the deck’s ready for underlayment - what’s your process?
- Totally agree on the magnet stick - worked better for me than any fancy tool. - - yep, I found a washer jammed in a valley last time. No clue how it got there. - I also use a bright flashlight at a low angle to catch ...
RE: How do you keep your roof from splitting in extreme weather?
- Totally agree on ridge vent baffles - didn’t realize how much difference they’d make until I checked my attic temps last summer. - Blown-in insulation was a game changer for me too, especially with all the weird nook...
RE: When the stitching starts to show
- Totally agree on the silicone collars lasting longer. - That’s exactly why I’m leaning that way for my first roof project. - Curious - has anyone tried those “universal” retrofit collars? I’ve got some weird vent sh...
RE: How often do you actually get your business roof checked?
- I get the logic behind checking after every storm, but honestly, I think it can be overkill for some roofs. - My place has a low-slope membrane roof (not totally flat, but close), and I was told by the inspector that...
RE: Feeling good about my switch to composite tiles - worth it?
- Just finished my first winter with composite tiles (midwest, lots of freeze/thaw) and honestly, I’m relieved not to see those little asphalt pebbles everywhere. - Had a couple branches come down during a windstorm - ...
RE: Flat roofs and heavy rain: is it a disaster waiting to happen?
- Totally agree - flat roofs are a different beast, especially with Midwest weather. - I check my drains and scuppers every couple months, just in case. - Learned the hard way: one missed gutter cleaning and water st...
RE: Finally tackled that metal edging thing on my roof
- Totally see your point about peel-and-stick. - - I’m in a pretty humid area and had similar worries. Ended up using peel-and-stick under the drip edge, but only on the north side where ice damming is a problem. ...
RE: how much does fixing up after a big storm usually set you back?
- Got hit with my first real storm last year - clay soil here too, and wow, water just sat under the house for days. - Ended up renting a couple of big fans and a dehumidifier ($200-ish), but still had to pay for a pro t...