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RE: How do you keep your gutters from turning into leaf soup?
Mesh guards are a bit of a double-edged sword, aren’t they? I put them on thinking I’d finally outsmarted the leaves, but pine needles still find a way in. I’m curious - has anyone tried those foam inserts instead? I’ve ...
RE: Why does picking between layering new shingles or ripping everything off have to be so confusing?
I’ve wrestled with this same decision a couple times, and honestly, it’s never as clear-cut as you’d hope. When we bought our place, the inspector flagged a few soft spots in the roof, but the shingles looked okay from t...
RE: if you had to redo your roof tomorrow, what material would you pick?
Metal over felt is a combo I've always had decent luck with too, especially in our kind of weather. That storm last spring really tested it - woke up to tree branches all over the yard, but the roof held up fine. I know ...
RE: Did you know shingles get layered like fish scales?
That patchwork stuff is a pain, isn’t it? I learned the hard way that even a tiny misalignment can mess up the whole water flow. Did you end up having to replace a bunch of shingles, or just that section? I always wonder...
RE: Swapping Out Roof Vent Boots With The Seasons - Worth The Hassle?
I hear you on the eco-friendly front. Tried those “green” boots myself - didn’t even make it through two winters here in Wisconsin before they cracked. Metal’s been solid, but it does feel like a compromise. Ever looked ...
RE: Did you know Tamko started out making roofing in a chicken coop?
Funny how much Instagram can gloss over the real work, right? I looked into a green roof too, but once I saw what reinforcing the rafters would cost, I bailed. Did you run into any surprises with your underlayment upgrad...
RE: Roof upkeep through the seasons - did you see this?
I’ve got mesh guards on mine, and honestly, they’re great for leaves but not so much for the granules. After a big storm, I still see that sandy grit in the gutters. Maybe it slows it down a bit, but it doesn’t stop it. ...