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RE: How I dodged a payday loan disaster
Man, I feel this. My back porch roof was a patchwork of old plastic sheeting and duct tape for almost two years. Honestly, waiting too long did bite me once - water got into the wall and I ended up with some gnarly mold....
RE: just read about roof issues popping up after winter - are you checking yours?
I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve actually had decent luck with zinc strips on my place (asphalt shingles, south Seattle). They’re not a miracle fix, but after I put them up a few years back, the moss slowed down ...
RE: When sparks fly: imagining a wildfire-proof neighborhood
Honestly, I think “good enough” is about as close as most of us can get, especially if you’re not building from scratch with an unlimited budget. I’ve crawled around under my place with a flashlight and a can of fire-blo...
RE: Clearing roof mess: DIY or hire a pro?
I’ve had the same concerns with weight and drainage, especially since my place is pushing 60 years old. I tried a DIY sedum tray setup last summer - honestly, no leaks so far, but I did notice some pooling after a heavy ...
RE: Did you know shingles get layered like fish scales?
Chalking every course sounds smart, especially if you’re working solo or have to stop mid-way. I’ve always wondered though - does anyone use those shingle alignment gauges, or are they just a gimmick? I’ve only ever eyeb...
RE: thinking about asphalt shingles - worth it or regret waiting to happen?
That’s a perfect way to put it. I’ve had zinc strips up for about five years now, and while they *do* slow down the algae, I still get those streaks - just not as fast. I’m in a pretty shaded spot, so even with the strip...
RE: Roofing that stands up to wild weather - anyone tried this?
Totally hear you on the noise. I put in a standing seam metal roof last year thinking it’d be a one-and-done fix, but the rain sounds like marbles sometimes. I cheaped out on insulation and regret it now. Also, those ice...
RE: how hot is too hot when welding TPO roofing?
Honestly, I’ve had better luck just waiting for a bit of cloud cover or even working in the evening. Early mornings are nice, but sometimes the dew makes it tricky too. I actually found a cheap IR thermometer on Amazon -...
RE: Roof Dramas: Shingles vs. Metal After Heavy Rain
Yeah, same here - tried the so-called “cool” shingles when I re-roofed last year. Maybe a few degrees difference, but nothing dramatic. I’m in the Midwest and our summers get brutal. I was debating metal, but the price t...
RE: Struggling with installing hip and ridge shingles - any tips?
That feeling of pulling up decking and thinking, “am I really doing this?” - been there, too. Sometimes it’s just the only way to get things to line up, especially on older houses where nothing’s square. I’ve noticed the...