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RE: Would Malarkey shingles survive a solar-powered zombie apocalypse?
I’ve got a patch on the north side that always seems damp, even after a week of sun. Tried scraping off the moss last spring, but it just came back. I’m curious - does anyone actually notice a difference with those algae...
RE: Getting attic airflow right: my step-by-step for better roof health
I learned that one the hard way - squirrels chewed right through my old vent screens and decided my attic was their winter Airbnb. Swapped to hardware cloth and haven’t had a guest since. I do wonder sometimes if I shoul...
RE: Navigating local rules for adding a green roof: my step-by-step
That shrinkage thing is exactly why I keep second-guessing the rubber tiles. I’m in upstate NY and our winters are all over the place - one week it’s 40 and raining, next week it’s single digits. Stuff moves around like ...
RE: Why does cleaning up nail clippings always turn into a scavenger hunt?
That’s the truth. I swear, my backyard is like a hardware store graveyard. We had a hailstorm a few years back and after the roofers finished, I went out with a magnet on a stick thinking I’d be all thorough. Nope. Month...
RE: Why does cleaning up nail clippings always turn into a scavenger hunt?
I totally get what you mean about the textured surfaces. When we first moved in, I thought the little hex tile in our bathroom was charming - until I realized it’s basically a trap for every bit of debris, nail clippings...