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RE: Would you worry about lightning if your house had a metal roof?
I’ve wondered about this too, especially since our place has a metal roof and the wiring’s not exactly modern. I agree with you - grounding and surge protection are key. When we moved in, I had the electrician double-che...
RE: Swapping Out Roof Vent Boots With The Seasons - Worth The Hassle?
I get the appeal of just installing something that’ll last through all seasons and calling it a day - especially if you’ve ever tried to swap out a vent boot in the middle of winter. Still, I’m not totally convinced that...
RE: Why does every car brand have their own weird shade of red?
I get what you’re saying about shade probably making the biggest difference, but I’ve actually seen some measurable improvement with UV-specific protectants - like 303 Aerospace. It’s not dramatic, but on my last car, th...
RE: Keeping algae off Atlas shingles: My quick hack
That’s been my experience too, actually. I was pretty skeptical at first - figured all those little vents were just code requirements, not something that’d really impact shingle life. But after my first winter in this ho...
RE: Getting attic airflow right: my step-by-step for better roof health
I went with stainless steel fasteners for my attic vent project last fall, mostly because I got tired of replacing the powder-coated ones every couple of years. The upfront cost was noticeably higher - probably double wh...