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RE: Swapping Out Roof Vent Boots With The Seasons—Worth The Hassle?

That’s a really interesting point. In my experience, moss itself doesn’t seem to eat through the rubber boots directly—at least, not in any obvious wa...

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RE: Swapping Out Roof Vent Boots With The Seasons—Worth The Hassle?

I’ve run into the same thing with the “lifetime” rubber boots—on the south-facing slope, they just don’t stand a chance against the sun. I tried one o...

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RE: Quick fix or redo: dealing with damaged aluminum flashing

I get your point about Eternabond and its limitations, especially under constant UV exposure. Still, replacing sections of aluminum flashing isn't alw...

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RE: Storm wrecked my yard—here's why I'm glad I called in help

Totally agree—insurance adjusters often want context, not just specifics. From my experience, adding wider shots that clearly illustrate drainage patt...

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RE: Roof upkeep through the seasons—did you see this?

Had something similar happen a couple years back—thought the roof was failing after spotting water stains in the attic. Turns out it wasn't gutters fo...

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RE: Roofing near the ocean—did you know salt air eats metal?

Copper's patina definitely adds character and durability—it's one of the reasons copper has been used in coastal architecture for centuries. And you'r...

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RE: Roof checkups saved me big bucks—anyone else?

You're spot on about how subtle water damage can be—it's often the small, unnoticed issues that escalate into major headaches. I've seen cases where h...

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RE: think my roof's trying to tell me something

Great point about soffit vents—they're often overlooked but crucial for proper airflow. Another thing to consider is the roofing material itself. I've...

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RE: LOOKING FOR GOOD PLACES TO BUY METAL ROOFING SHEETS

I see your point, and specialized suppliers do often have better quality control. But honestly, I've had some great outcomes even with sheets from gen...

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RE: Is It Just Me or Do Underlayments Never Last as Long as Promised?

Good points raised here. I've seen similar issues with green roof underlayments—manufacturers often test under ideal lab conditions, not real-world sc...

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