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cathywood8
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RE: If underlayments could talk: which one would outlast the others?
That’s interesting - my inspector said the same thing about install quality mattering more than the label. I’ve got a low-slope roof in a snowy area, so I’m second-guessing whether I should go with synthetic or stick to ...
RE: Why does picking between layering new shingles or ripping everything off have to be so confusing?
I get the concern about hidden problems, but I’m not totally convinced a second layer is always a bad idea. In my case, I had a local roofer check things out (midwestern climate, lots of freeze/thaw), and he said my deck...
RE: Update Roof Ventilation ?
That’s a pretty interesting find. I noticed you said, I get why that might seem like a big deal, but I’m not totally convinced it’s always a problem. When I bought my place last year, I had similar concerns - my attic o...
RE: Trying to pick a shingle that won’t cook my attic - Malarkey worth it?
I’ve noticed the same thing with attic temps. I was expecting a bigger drop after swapping out my old, faded brown shingles for lighter gray, but honestly, it was maybe a 3-4 degree difference at most. What actually made...
RE: Solar attic fan install was supposed to be easy... right?
I get what you’re saying about the “easy” route sometimes coming back to bite you, but I’m not totally convinced peel-and-stick is always a bad call. I actually used a similar method for a small attic vent last fall - ju...