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RE: TOUGHER ROOF OR JUST GOOD ENOUGH? NEED HELP DECIDING
Not totally sold on synthetic underlayment being the only way to go. I’ve seen a couple of older roofs where the felt actually held up better than expected, especially when the shingles failed early. Maybe it’s just luck...
RE: When the leaves fight back: a suburban drain mystery
That’s honestly the most accurate description I’ve read in a while. The first time I tried cleaning out a gutter myself, I figured it’d just be a bunch of dry leaves and maybe some twigs. Did not expect the black sludge ...
RE: Would tile roofs survive a harsh winter up north?
Yeah, that freeze-thaw thing is wild. I watched my uncle try to patch a couple of cracked tiles after a rough winter, and it turned into a game of whack-a-mole - fix one, two more break. I get the appeal of tile for the ...
RE: Ventilation in new builds - are we overlooking something important?
I’ve actually put in a few of those recycled vent chutes on a job last fall. They felt a bit sturdier than the usual foam ones - less floppy, if that makes sense - but I noticed you still have to staple them well or they...
RE: Roofing roulette: whose warranty saves the day?
Had a similar experience when my parents' roof started leaking after a nasty hailstorm. They had this huge binder too, but turns out the warranty paperwork was outdated - manufacturer had updated terms online. Took me fo...