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RE: Eye and hand protection: disposable vs. reusable gear?
I hear you on the cotton liners. Tried them once - felt like my hands were marinating in their own sweat after an hour, which honestly made cleanup even worse. I just stick with nitrile-coated gloves now. They’re grippy ...
RE: Feeling good about my switch to composite tiles - worth it?
Couldn’t agree more. I’ve seen some “perfect” looking roofs that turned into waterfalls after the first big storm. Composite tiles are a solid choice if you get the right brand and someone who actually cares about the in...
RE: KEEPING ICY ROOFS IN CHECK: WHAT’S YOUR GO-TO TRICK?
Heat cables are a lifesaver, but I swear they only work when you remember to plug them in before the ice hits. Learned that the hard way last January... nothing like chipping away at an ice dam at 7am. Gutter guards help...
RE: Thinking about installing leaf filters - worth the hype or waste of cash?
Funny you mention the pine needles - mine seem to have a personal vendetta against my gutters. I put in those micro-mesh guards last fall, and yeah, I’m still up there brushing off needles, but at least I’m not wrist-dee...
RE: Quick fix or redo: dealing with damaged aluminum flashing
I hear you on Midwest winters chewing up patches, but I’ve actually had a couple hold up okay - at least on my folks’ garage. Used that black butyl tape and overlapped it like crazy, then slapped some aluminum flashing o...