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buddy_moore
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RE: Switching from RO to UF membranes made my life way easier
Yeah, the water pressure difference is huge for me - no more waiting ages to fill a pot. I do think coffee tastes a bit “fuller” now, but maybe that’s just in my head. Tea’s definitely not as crisp, though. Maintenance h...
RE: How do you keep your roof from splitting in extreme weather?
I’ve been considering a drone for roof checks too, actually. That ladder business makes me nervous. I’m in the Midwest and my roof’s only a few years old (asphalt shingles), but we get wild temp swings - hot summers, fre...
RE: Feeling good about my switch to composite tiles - worth it?
That’s interesting - I’ve wondered about the ice dam thing too. I’m in a cold climate and honestly, my neighbor’s composite roof had some gnarly icicles last winter, while my old asphalt shingles were fine. Could be insu...
RE: Lowered my insurance bill after a roof inspection - anyone else surprised?
I was honestly surprised the inspector didn’t care about the brand either - just wanted to see that Class 4 rating on the paperwork. I went with a “mid-tier” shingle and, fingers crossed, it survives our next hailstorm. ...
RE: WHEN TAX BREAKS COLLIDE: A TALE OF INCENTIVE LAYERING
Yeah, I ran into the same mess when I looked into solar panels. The city said one thing, the state had a different take, and the utility company just sent me a PDF that didn’t really answer anything. It’s like you need a...
RE: Choosing between attic fan setups: roof or gable mount?
I’ve been struggling with a similar decision. My attic layout’s kinda weird - lots of nooks and angles, so I was leaning toward a roof-mounted fan. Gable fans seem like they’d just move air around the high spots and not ...