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RE: Weighing the pros and cons: full roof removal vs. just adding a new layer
Totally get where you’re coming from. Honestly, I’ve seen people try to go the “quick fix” route and end up wishing they hadn’t. Ever run into issues with ventilation or mold after a second layer? That’s something I’ve n...
RE: Anyone else tried those heated driveway mats?
Heated driveway mats are one of those things that sound amazing in theory, but I’ve always wondered about the “collateral damage” around the edges. Like, is there any plant that can handle that weird microclimate? I trie...
RE: Anyone else tried those heated driveway mats?
I’ve wondered if it’s just the cold up here that wrecks these things or if it’s a design flaw everywhere. My neighbor tried wrapping his cords in foam pipe insulation - looked ridiculous but actually lasted a bit longer ...
RE: Anyone have experience with shingles that hold up against hail?
That noise is no joke... I tried to convince my partner to go metal, but after a hailstorm last year, we both realized we’d never sleep again. Ended up with Class 4 asphalt too. Anyone else notice they seem to run a bit ...
RE: Why does every car brand have their own weird shade of red?
I’ve always wondered if it’s just the sun or if some reds are just doomed from the start. My old Mazda looked like a strawberry milkshake after a few summers, but my friend’s Toyota stayed pretty sharp - both parked outs...
RE: Trying to pick a shingle that won’t cook my attic - Malarkey worth it?
I’ve put ridge vents on two houses now - one with Malarkey shingles, actually. Didn’t notice any extra drafts upstairs, but the attic definitely felt less like a sauna in summer. Noise-wise, nothing really changed for us...