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RE: QUICK FIX FOR ROOF LEAKS: DOES A TARP REALLY HOLD UP?
That’s been my experience too. I’ve had tenants call after storms, and every time we try to tarp a flat roof, it turns into a mess - wind gets under it, water pools, and suddenly you’ve got leaks in new spots. I’ve had b...
RE: Anyone else tried those heated driveway mats?
I hear you on the power draw - those mats can eat up electricity faster than my coffee disappears on a Monday. I tried them for a short walkway, and it worked okay, but for a full driveway? The bill gave me sticker shock...
RE: Swapping Out Roof Vent Boots With The Seasons - Worth The Hassle?
Man, I hear you on the sleeve shortcut. I’ve seen more than a few folks try to get clever with those “quick fix” sleeves, and it’s almost always the same story - ends up costing more time (and sometimes drywall) in the l...
RE: Little-known uses for that hammer loop on your belt
That’s the story of my life, honestly. I’ve had my tape measure go flying more than once because I overloaded the loop. One thing I started doing is clipping a small notepad and pencil there - super handy for jotting dow...
RE: Thinking about replacing my roof - are shingles really worth it?
Yeah, blocked vents are sneaky. I’ve seen a few places where folks just piled insulation right over the soffits without realizing it. Makes a big difference once you clear that up. As for shingles, I don’t think the colo...
RE: Anyone else tried those heated driveway mats?
Yeah, I hear you on the storage headache - those mats are awkward to wrangle when winter’s over. I’ve used them on a couple of properties with steep steps, and as long as folks kept up with brushing off the snow, they re...
RE: Feeling good about my switch to composite tiles - worth it?
That’s interesting - my experience was pretty similar. I’ve seen a lot of roofs where the underlayment was the weak link, especially after a rough winter. - totally agree. Did your installer mention anything about venti...