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RE: Battling winter roof woes: heat cables vs. more insulation?

I’ve seen this play out a lot, especially with those 60s ranches and their low slopes. Folks think more insulation is the cure-all, but if the airflow...

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RE: TOUGHER ROOF OR JUST GOOD ENOUGH? NEED HELP DECIDING

That hits home. Had a similar call last spring—homeowner went with basic felt to save a few bucks, but after one of those sideways rainstorms, it was ...

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RE: Roof upkeep through the seasons—did you see this?

You nailed it there. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve come out for a “mystery leak” and it’s just a cracked bead of caulk or a loose screw on the ...

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RE: Flat roofs and heavy rain: is it a disaster waiting to happen?

Had a client last winter who swore his flat roof was “perfect” until a cold snap hit. Drains froze solid, and suddenly he had an ice rink up there. We...

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RE: Ventilation in new builds—are we overlooking something important?

Funny how often venting gets overlooked, even in new builds. I’ve lost count of the times I’ve pulled up a section of roof and found insulation that l...

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