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charlieg63
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RE: Clearing roof mess: DIY or hire a pro?
- Steep roofs + skylights = nope for me too. - I’ve got a low-pitch ranch, and it does feel safer, but honestly, even then, wet leaves or moss can turn it into a slip-n-slide. - Did the DIY thing once, ended up with ...
RE: Composite Shingles vs. Asphalt: Which Would You Trust Over Your Head?
Gotta say, I’m not sure I’d trade color fade for durability every time. Here’s the thing: - - My neighbor did composite about 8 years back - looked great at first. Now it’s faded in weird patches AND has a few warped s...
RE: ROOF SURVIVED HURRICANE, BUT WAS IT JUST LUCK?
- Been there with the patch jobs. Did a quick fix on my shed roof last fall - just slapped some spare shingles over the worst spots. Looked fine until the first big rain, then I had buckets catching drips all over again....
RE: how long should we honor price quotes?
- Totally agree about spelling everything out up front. I’ve had a plumber try to charge a “disposal fee” for old pipes after the fact - never mentioned in the quote, and it was just a couple of rusty pieces. - If someth...
RE: Finally tackled that metal edging thing on my roof
Metal mesh seems to be the only thing that holds up around here too. I tried the foam inserts when I first moved in - looked neat for about a week, then the squirrels basically turned them into confetti. Didn’t even slow...
RE: how long should we honor price quotes?
- I get the frustration, but I actually had a city inspector help move my permit along once when I explained the price hike situation. Maybe I just got lucky, but it does happen sometimes. - On price locks, I’ve found so...
RE: Figuring out roof support: choosing between rafters and trusses
- Retrofitting trusses into rafters sounds like a migraine, not just a headache... I looked into it last year for our 70s ranch and the quotes were wild. - LVLs seem fine if you double up and don’t cheap out on connect...
RE: finally found an underlayment that lasts - what's your experience?
Totally agree - had a similar issue myself. Ended up switching to a breathable membrane and noticed a huge improvement. Basements just need that extra airflow to stay dry long-term...
RE: How tricky is too tricky when fixing modern gadgets?
- Totally get the frustration, but honestly, some of that tricky assembly might be necessary. - Manufacturers cram a ton of tech into tiny spaces these days - waterproofing, shock resistance, etc. - Sure, it feels like t...