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RE: How do you keep your gutters from turning into leaf soup?

I get the ladder nerves—honestly, I’ve seen more than a few folks freeze up halfway up a rung. When we do gutter guard installs on properties, we go s...

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RE: Just got a roof inspection PDF that's straight outta sci-fi

Couldn’t agree more—surface issues are rarely the whole story. I’ve seen “minor” granule loss turn into a full decking replacement after we lifted a f...

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RE: Debating cup vs link style rain chains for gutter replacement

That’s actually more common than folks think. I’ve seen squirrels and even birds treat gutter screens as storage units, especially if there are mature...

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RE: looking for reliable tile roof brands in the US

Couldn’t agree more. I’ve managed a few properties where the tile itself outlasted the underlayment, and poor ventilation was always the culprit for e...

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RE: How tricky is too tricky when fixing modern gadgets?

Couldn’t agree more with this. I’ve seen folks get lulled into a false sense of security by their smart sensors—especially with water leaks. The tech ...

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RE: Best ways to protect home from extreme weather combo?

Green roofs definitely have their perks, but I’d be careful about assuming they’re always less work than French drains or other drainage solutions. In...

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RE: how much does fixing up after a big storm usually set you back?

Yeah, documenting everything is key—insurance adjusters practically live for those photos and receipts. I've seen plenty of cases where folks thought ...

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RE: ROOF SURVIVED HURRICANE, BUT WAS IT JUST LUCK?

Had a similar issue a few years back. Roof held up great after a nasty storm, but within weeks I noticed a funky smell upstairs—turned out moisture ha...

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RE: Roofing roulette: whose warranty saves the day?

Your experience lines up pretty closely with what I've seen managing properties over the years. Warranty companies can be pretty strict about what's c...

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RE: ROOFING NIGHTMARE: IF YOU COULD ONLY PICK ONE NAILER...

Had a similar issue with one of those battery-powered framing nailers—worked great until the battery overheated mid-job. Now I always keep a simple pn...

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RE: how hot is too hot when welding TPO roofing?

That's interesting, and I think you're onto something there. I've noticed similar issues on a couple of projects I've overseen. Even when stored prope...

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RE: Roofing roulette: whose warranty saves the day?

Exactly this. From my experience managing properties with green roofs, the key is vetting your installer carefully. If you do go green, here's what I'...

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RE: Is It Just Me or Do Underlayments Never Last as Long as Promised?

When we redid the roof on one of our buildings, the contractor explained it pretty simply: poor ventilation traps heat and moisture, causing the under...

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RE: Hypothetical scenario: your roofer suggests a contractor network you've never heard of

That's a good point about smaller networks—sometimes the hidden gems are worth the extra digging. But I'd still run a quick license and insurance chec...

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