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RE: Composite Shingles vs. Asphalt: Which Would You Trust Over Your Head?
That’s exactly what worries me about these newer composite options - the install seems way less forgiving. I’ve patched up a couple old asphalt roofs myself and they’re still holding up after storms, but I wouldn’t trust...
RE: Weighing the pros and cons: full roof removal vs. just adding a new layer
That’s the truth. I went the “just add a layer” route on my old place, thinking I’d save a buck, and it bit me hard. Looked fine for a while, but the first big spring melt, water started dripping right through a light fi...
RE: just read about roof issues popping up after winter - are you checking yours?
You nailed it - ventilation gets overlooked way too often. I used to think just piling on insulation would do the trick, but after a couple winters with stubborn ice dams, I learned the hard way. Ridge vents made a notic...
RE: Clearing roof mess: DIY or hire a pro?
I hear you on the moss - Pacific NW here and it’s like clockwork every year. I’ve tried both ways, but honestly, if you’re comfortable on a ladder and have a decent roof pitch, DIY isn’t that bad. I use a long-handled br...
RE: Solar attic fan install was supposed to be easy... right?
Couldn’t agree more. I slapped peel-and-stick underlayment under my last attic vent install, thinking it’d be a solid safety net. It definitely helped, but once those old shingles start curling and losing granules, water...