charliewoodworker
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RE: Spotting wear and tear on used gear: my quick routine

Yeah, I was skeptical about heat-shrink at first—figured it’d be more hassle than it’s worth. But you’re right, it’s surprisingly simple and holds up ...

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

I’m not totally convinced ice storms are worse for granule loss than heavy rain. I’ve had more issues after those crazy spring downpours, honestly. Ma...

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RE: Roof checkups saved me big bucks—anyone else?

Yeah, I hear you on the roof rakes. I bought one a couple winters back thinking it’d be a game changer, but honestly, it’s more of a “nice to have” th...

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RE: Swapping Out Roof Vent Boots With The Seasons—Worth The Hassle?

Yeah, I hear you on the sticker shock for metal boots—felt like highway robbery when I priced them out last spring. I’m still running with the origina...

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

Tried the rubber underlayment on my shed roof last fall and it’s definitely holding up better than the old felt ever did. Not totally leak-proof, but ...

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RE: Confused about insurance deductibles for storm damage

Yeah, fixed deductibles do seem easier to wrap your head around. But honestly, percentage deductibles aren't always the villain they're made out to be...

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RE: Is it true tile roofs are basically maintenance-free?

I used to think tile roofs were basically bulletproof too, until we bought our current house. The tiles looked great from the outside, but after a hea...

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RE: how long should we honor price quotes?

Yeah, 30 days is probably fair enough. Honestly, even that feels a bit risky lately. I remember getting a quote for lumber last year when building my ...

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RE: Will new solar panels mess up my old roof?

Yeah, good points there. I've seen neighbors put solar on older roofs without issues, but honestly, it feels like rolling the dice. Wonder if anyone's...

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RE: Roof checkups saved me big bucks—anyone else?

Yeah drones are handy for a quick look, but I wouldn't trust them completely either. Last year I spotted some cracked shingles myself that the drone t...

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