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RE: Eye and hand protection: disposable vs. reusable gear?
That’s interesting - maybe I just haven’t given those hybrids enough of a shot. I’ve always defaulted to the cheap nitrile gloves since I’m usually just doing quick fixes or painting, but they do rip if I so much as look...
RE: Anyone have experience with shingles that hold up against hail?
I get where you’re coming from, but I gotta say, my experience was a little different. I’m in Colorado, and after two hail claims in five years (both times the roof looked like it’d been through a war), I finally caved a...
RE: Anyone else annoyed by how fast roof coatings peel off?
Can definitely relate to the headache of peeling coatings. We tried a “high performance” elastomeric coating on our old low-slope garage roof a few years back - supposed to last 10+ years, right? Two winters later it loo...
RE: Anyone else annoyed by how fast roof coatings peel off?
I hear you on the coatings. I tried one of those “10-year” elastomeric deals a few years back, and it barely made it through two winters before it started bubbling and flaking off. Midwest weather just laughs at that stu...
RE: Choosing between attic fan setups: roof or gable mount?
Yeah, I’ve noticed the same thing - swapping out my old gable fan for a roof-mounted one didn’t really move the needle on my bills either. I’m in a pretty humid area, so I figured it’d help more, but honestly, beefing up...
RE: How tricky is too tricky when fixing modern gadgets?
I’ve wondered the same thing, honestly. My last phone was “water resistant” but still got fried after a rainstorm when I forgot it in my jacket pocket. The seals seem to help with little splashes, but if water really wan...
RE: Trying to budget out a CertainTeed roof - any tips?
That’s a good point. I had three different guys quote mine last year and two just lumped everything under “manufacturer’s system,” which felt a bit sketchy. Only one actually listed out the ice & water shield, synthe...
RE: think my roof's trying to tell me something
Had a similar mystery leak myself last spring. Kept seeing this weird stain on the ceiling near the hallway, figured it had to be right above that spot, right? Nope. After crawling around the attic with a flashlight for ...
RE: how much does fixing up after a big storm usually set you back?
Yeah, that's a good point. Seems like no matter how much you prep, storms always find a way to surprise you. Last year, we reinforced our roof and gutters, thinking we were all set, but then the storm knocked down a tree...
RE: is it just me or are roofs wearing out faster these days?
Yeah, I've noticed shingles don't seem to hold up like they used to either. Could be manufacturers cutting corners, or maybe weather patterns are just getting harsher...who knows? Haha, too true. I spent one winter a...
RE: How tricky is too tricky when fixing modern gadgets?
Yeah, totally get the frustration with smart gadgets going dumb when Wi-Fi drops. Had a similar issue with my smart lock - battery died and suddenly I'm locked out of my own house, fumbling around for the hidden spare ke...
RE: finally found a roofing company that didn't rip me off
Ha, totally relate to this... same issue here. My contractor didn't really mention soffit vents either until I asked specifically. Turns out ours were mostly blocked with old insulation. Once cleared, the attic temp drop...
RE: Struggling to figure out the right soil mix for my rooftop garden
Yep, learned that one the hard way myself. Took me a couple seasons of trial and error to realize lighter mixes are key. Hang in there - it gets easier once you find your groove.