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RE: when do you usually tackle gutter cleaning?

Glad someone else mentioned the bird nests—I had one tucked away in mine last year, and it felt pretty awkward removing it. Mesh guards seem good in t...

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

I've definitely run into that before. Last year, we hired a contractor through a pretty reputable network to redo our deck. Reviews were glowing, but ...

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

That's a great point. I've also noticed smaller or newer brands sometimes have more flexibility to innovate or adapt quickly to new tech. A neighbor o...

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RE: Ventilation in new builds—are we overlooking something important?

Ran into something similar when we moved into our new place. Attic felt like a sauna even though the builder had installed plenty of vents. After poki...

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

Totally agree—synthetic underlayment is a solid upgrade. Felt tends to wrinkle and tear easily, especially if you're working solo or dealing with wind...

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RE: Roofing Invoice Double-Check: How I Make Sure I'm Not Overpaying

Yeah, neighbors can get touchy about drones—I learned that the hard way too. Binoculars usually do the trick, but for tricky spots, nothing beats a qu...

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RE: Navigating Deductibles and Insurance Payouts Without Losing My Mind

Calling your agent can definitely help, but honestly, sometimes even that doesn't fully clear things up. When I had roof damage after a hailstorm, my ...

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

Had a similar experience myself—small crew, older tools, but knew their stuff inside out. Curious though, how do you guys usually vet these smaller ou...

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RE: Battling winter's wrath on the rooftop

Sounds like quite the ordeal, but kudos to you for handling it so effectively. Flat roofs can be tricky enough without adding greenery into the mix—es...

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