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RE: Keeping algae off Atlas shingles: My quick hack
I had the same question and ended up just tucking the wire under a shingle tab and hoping for the best. Gravity’s doing most of the work right now. Not sure if it’s “by the book,” but so far, no disasters. And yeah, I’m ...
RE: When the leaves fight back: a suburban drain mystery
Tried the foam inserts last fall because I was desperate and, honestly, a little lazy. My house is basically surrounded by trees - think suburban jungle. They were fine for about two weeks, then we got hit with one of th...
RE: Clearing roof mess: DIY or hire a pro?
Honestly, I’m starting to think moss is just part of the “homeowner starter kit.” My first attempt at scrubbing it off was… let’s say, enthusiastic. Did you ever try one of those moss sprays? I’m tempted, but nervous abo...
RE: if you had to redo your roof tomorrow, what material would you pick?
If I had to pick a new roof tomorrow, I’d probably be standing in the aisle at Home Depot for three hours, texting my dad and googling “what roof won’t make me broke or deaf.” I totally get what you mean about the sticke...
RE: if you had to redo your roof tomorrow, what material would you pick?
I keep hearing about standing seam metal, but is it really that much quieter than regular metal roofs? My neighbor’s place sounds like a drumline every time it rains. I’m in the Midwest, so freeze-thaw is definitely a th...
RE: Roof upkeep through the seasons - did you see this?
This is making me wonder if I’m being too chill about my own roof. Ours is pitched, not flat, and I’ve only really checked it after big storms - usually from the ground, squinting up and hoping for the best. Is it overki...
RE: Navigating local rules for adding a green roof: my step-by-step
Haha, I feel this so much. I swear, every time I go to city hall they ask for a new form I’ve never heard of. Do you actually read all that paperwork, or just hope for the best?
RE: Did you know Tamko started out making roofing in a chicken coop?
The “character” in these old houses is real… and mostly in the form of cold drafts. My place is from the 1940s and I swear, every time I pull off a baseboard, there’s a new mystery gap or some ancient insulation that loo...
RE: If underlayments had a race: which one would cross the finish line last?
That’s exactly how I felt staring at the options in the hardware store - like, which one will make me swear the least? I went with felt because it was cheap, but after a week of rain, it looked like a soggy tortilla. The...
RE: Trying to pick a shingle that won’t cook my attic - Malarkey worth it?
I get what you’re saying, but is it really that cut and dry? My place has so-so insulation and I still noticed a big difference just swapping from black shingles to a lighter color. Maybe I’m imagining it, but my upstair...
RE: Roof upkeep through the seasons - did you see this?
Mesh guards are on my “should I, shouldn’t I” list right now. I keep picturing myself up there with a broom, poking at them every fall because our maple tree is basically a leaf factory. I’ve heard mixed things - some fo...
RE: Just got a roof inspection PDF that's straight outta sci-fi
That’s hilarious about the space heater - sounds like something my family would pull. I just had my first scan done and the inspector pointed out a “hot spot” that turned out to be my cat napping in the attic insulation....
RE: how much does fixing up after a big storm usually set you back?
Is it just me or does sedum sound like the “dad jeans” of green roof plants? Reliable but not exactly exciting. Has anyone tried mixing in anything a little more interesting that actually survived? Or is it really just s...
RE: how long should we honor price quotes?
Haha, as someone who just bought their first house (still can't believe I'm adulting this hard), I totally get the logic behind shorter quotes. But here's something that's been bugging me - what happens if the client gen...
RE: Confused about insurance deductibles for storm damage
Ugh, reading this thread just gave me flashbacks to when I bought my first house last year. I thought I had everything figured out until a hailstorm hit and suddenly I was staring at my policy like it was written in anot...