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RE: Eye and hand protection: disposable vs. reusable gear?
I’ve had similar luck with the thick leather gloves - mine survived a whole deck rebuild and still have life left. The only downside is they get stiff if I don’t dry them out right, especially after working in the rain. ...
RE: Which holds up better over time: felt or synthetic underlayment?
I’ve noticed that too. I switched to synthetic a few years back after getting tired of felt bubbling and tearing every time we had a big windstorm (I’m in Kansas, so similar weather headaches). The synthetic definitely h...
RE: Keeping rust at bay when you're near the ocean
Same here - bit the bullet on 316 for my deck railings after going through two rounds of “coastal rated” hardware that still rusted out. It stings at checkout, but I haven’t had to touch them since. For stuff like fencin...
RE: if you had to redo your roof tomorrow, what material would you pick?
I get where you’re coming from about synthetic, but I’ve actually had better luck with it than with asphalt in my area (humid summers, cold winters). My neighbor’s synthetic roof is pushing 15 years and still looks decen...
RE: If underlayments had a race: which one would cross the finish line last?
You nailed it with the “belt and suspenders” bit. I’ve got peel-and-stick just in the valleys and around the chimney, and honestly, that’s where I sleep better at night. Full coverage? I get why folks do it, but unless y...
RE: Best ways to protect home from extreme weather combo?
Plugging leaks and adding insulation made a huge difference in my 1950s ranch. Before that, the wind would whistle through the outlets and the attic was basically an icebox in winter. I do think membranes have their plac...
RE: how hot is too hot when welding TPO roofing?
Humidity's definitely a pain, but honestly, calling it quits early isn't always practical. I've found that adjusting workflow helps more - like shifting the trickier welds to early morning or late afternoon when conditio...
RE: Just got a roof inspection PDF that's straight outta sci-fi
I had a similar experience with copper strips. Installed them about five years ago, hoping they'd keep the moss at bay. At first, I thought they were doing the trick because the area near the ridge line stayed clear, but...
RE: when do you usually tackle gutter cleaning?
Yeah, leaf blowers on the roof always seemed a bit sketchy to me. I've stuck with the scoop method myself for years - it's slower, sure, but safer. I usually wait until late fall when most leaves have dropped, pick a dry...
RE: Best ways to protect home from extreme weather combo?
Had a similar issue a few years back - raccoons instead of squirrels, though. Now I swear by sealing attic vents with sturdy mesh and trimming back any branches near the roof. Keeps critters out and helps weatherproof to...
RE: My Roof's Falling Apart - Who Knew Shingles Could Be So Dramatic?
I get what you're saying, but honestly, one or two shingles after a big storm isn't always a huge red flag. I've had a few storms knock off shingles here and there over the years, and it wasn't always an immediate disast...