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dennis_river
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RE: Eye and hand protection: disposable vs. reusable gear?
I hear you on the glove graveyard. I’ve got a random pile in my garage - mostly right-handers, for some reason. Tried using mismatched pairs but it just feels off. I’m still figuring out what works best, but I’ve already...
RE: Anyone have experience with shingles that hold up against hail?
I totally get what you mean about the noise. I grew up in a house with an old-school metal roof, and during storms it sounded like someone was throwing handfuls of gravel at us. Honestly, it was kind of cozy as a kid, bu...
RE: What’s on your roof? Quick poll: shingles, metal, tile, or something else?
That’s exactly what I keep thinking every time I clean out my gutters. I’m only a couple years into owning my place, and the shingles were already about 10 years old when I moved in. I’ve noticed a few bald patches here ...
RE: LOOKING FOR GOOD PLACES TO BUY METAL ROOFING SHEETS
Yeah, that sticky mess is no joke. I tried pulling up a couple panels when we had a leak last fall and the butyl tape was everywhere - took forever to clean up. Still, I’d rather deal with that than water getting in. For...
RE: Roofing near the ocean - did you know salt air eats metal?
Funny, I’ve actually had a bit of the opposite luck with stainless - maybe it’s just the brand or batch? My place is about half a mile from the water, and the stainless screws on my shed roof still look decent after five...
RE: Trying to budget out a CertainTeed roof - any tips?
We just replaced ours last summer and went with the standard shingles. Honestly, I stressed about it way too much at first, but after chatting with neighbors and friends, realized most folks didn't notice a huge differen...
RE: My Roof Check Routine Saved Me Big Time - Anyone Else Tried This?
Glad you mentioned wax pencils - I hadn't even thought of those! When I first moved into my place, I tried painter's tape too, thinking it'd be easy to spot from the ground. But yeah, same issue here... older shingles, t...