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RE: When the stitching starts to show
I get where you’re coming from, but honestly, I’ve had better luck with a heat gun than with the hacksaw method, especially when the nails are sunk deep or the heads are buried under layers of paint. The trick is to keep...
RE: Swapping Out Roof Vent Boots With The Seasons - Worth The Hassle?
I hear you on the rubber vent boots not lasting - those “lifetime” labels always make me laugh a bit. Around here (northern Midwest), I’ve had better luck with the lead or aluminum flashing boots, but yeah, installing th...
RE: Switching from RO to UF membranes made my life way easier
Can’t argue with you about the RO waste - on a well, every drop matters, especially after a big storm when you’re not sure how much water you’ll have left. I switched to UF after a nasty hailstorm last year wrecked my ol...
RE: Weighing the pros and cons: full roof removal vs. just adding a new layer
That’s the thing - people always think they’re saving money by skipping the tear-off, but you just can’t see what’s going on underneath. I’ve seen way too many roofs where a second layer hid all sorts of rot and mold, es...
RE: Composite Shingles vs. Asphalt: Which Would You Trust Over Your Head?
Funny how often folks underestimate asphalt. I’ve seen plenty of composite and even some so-called “lifetime” shingles curl up or shed granules after a few rough winters, but the old-school asphalt on my own place has sh...