charliehiker
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RE: Thinking about replacing my roof—are shingles really worth it?

I hear you on the landfill thing—every time I drive by a construction site and see those piles of old shingles, it kind of makes my stomach turn. I’ve...

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RE: when do you usually tackle gutter cleaning?

I hear you about the mesh guards turning into a pine needle blanket—had that happen at my last place, and it was a pain. But for me, leaving the gutte...

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RE: Roof Dramas: Shingles vs. Metal After Heavy Rain

Haha, sounds familiar... Did your buddy end up adding extra drainage channels or just adjusting the slope? I'm currently debating whether to tackle a ...

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RE: how hot is too hot when welding TPO roofing?

I've never measured exact surface temps, but I've definitely noticed welding gets messy on hot, sunny afternoons. Maybe that's why my seams always loo...

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RE: finally found an underlayment that lasts—what's your experience?

Good point about technique—I mean, I've seen some pricey underlayments fail pretty quick because someone rushed the install. Ever had one of those "I'...

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RE: thinking about splurging on better roofing—worth it or nah?

I'm with you on metal roofs for durability, but yeah, insulation makes a noticeable difference in noise. My neighbor's attic is well-insulated, and he...

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RE: think my roof's trying to tell me something

Haha, ain't that the truth. Speaking of sneaky leaks, ever had one that seemed to vanish completely when the storm stopped? Last spring I chased one f...

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RE: finally tackled the mess on my roof... what a day

Leaf blower's a neat idea, but have you ever had trouble with it blowing stuff into your gutters? Last time I tried that, I ended up spending twice as...

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