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RE: Making sure the deck’s ready for underlayment - what’s your process?
I’ve wondered about thermal cameras too, but honestly, I’ve never felt like the extra tech was worth it for decks. Like you said, nothing beats just poking around with a screwdriver or awl. I’ve had meters tell me a spot...
RE: How I dodged a payday loan disaster
I’m with you - offline backups are the only way I sleep at night. I keep a fireproof box with USBs and a backup drive, but I’ve always wondered if that’s overkill. Do you ever worry about the USB failing? I’ve had one go...
RE: Roof upkeep through the seasons - did you see this?
I get the appeal of the DIY approach, but have you thought about what all that scrubbing does to your shingles long-term? I’ve seen folks wear down the granules way faster than they realize. Sometimes a pro cleaning ever...
RE: How often do you actually get your business roof checked?
Twice a year checks seem to be the sweet spot for me too, but I’ll admit I’ve pushed it to once a year if things look good and we haven’t had any wild weather. Those peel-and-stick patches are a gamble, especially in the...
RE: Thinking about replacing my roof - are shingles really worth it?
Has anyone actually had recycled shingles last longer than architectural? I get the green angle, but I’ve managed a few roofs with “eco” materials and sometimes the warranty looks great on paper, but in practice, the rep...
RE: Keeping rust at bay when you're near the ocean
I get the frustration. Even when we swapped to stainless hardware, I still found rust creeping in after a year or two - especially on anything that gets shade and stays damp. Has anyone actually found a coating or produc...
RE: Roof Dramas: Shingles vs. Metal After Heavy Rain
I've managed properties with both roof types, and honestly, noise-wise, metal roofs do seem louder during heavy rain - especially in buildings without good insulation. But like you said: I'd take a bit of noise over c...
RE: Finally tackled that metal edging thing on my roof
We tried one of those ultrasonic repellent things, but honestly, it seemed like the squirrels just laughed at it. Ended up going back to good old-fashioned physical barriers... Did the mesh installation cause any moistur...
RE: when do you usually tackle gutter cleaning?
I usually recommend twice a year as a baseline - spring and fall - but honestly, it depends heavily on your tree situation. Do you have trees directly overhead or just nearby? If they're overhead, you're probably looking...
RE: Roof checkups saved me big bucks - anyone else?
I've used drones a couple times for roof checks, and honestly, they're pretty handy. Especially if you've got steep roofs or tricky spots that aren't easy to reach safely. The footage quality these days is clear enough t...
RE: Got a Quote for TPO Roofing and Nearly Fell Over
$7.50 per sq ft sounds a bit high, but honestly, not by much these days. I had a similar job quoted about 6 months ago and it was around $6.80 per sq ft, and prices have only gone up since then. Did your quote include te...