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RE: Navigating local rules for adding a green roof: my step-by-step
I get the logic behind doubling up with both a root barrier and PVC, but I’ve actually seen a few cases where that combo gave folks a false sense of security. On a job after a nasty windstorm last spring, I was called ou...
RE: just read about roof issues popping up after winter - are you checking yours?
I hear you on the “permanent” tape - seen it curl up like a potato chip after a couple freeze-thaw cycles. One winter, I found a chunk of it dangling from my own roof edge, just flapping in the wind. Squirrels are anothe...
RE: just read about roof issues popping up after winter - are you checking yours?
I’ve seen those moss-killing sprays work for a season, maybe two, but I wouldn’t call it a long-term fix. Last year, I tried one on my own north-facing slope - figured it was worth a shot since the moss was starting to l...
RE: Clearing roof mess: DIY or hire a pro?
That “surprise trampoline” feeling is way too familiar. Last spring, I thought I’d just sweep off some moss, but one step and my foot went right through a spot that looked fine from below. Turns out, water had been pooli...
RE: looking for reliable tile roof brands in the US
That’s interesting about felt underlayment lasting longer in some cases. I’ve crawled through a few old houses after hailstorms and sometimes the felt’s the only thing keeping water out, even when the tiles are toast. Bu...
RE: how much does fixing up after a big storm usually set you back?
That hidden rot gets people every time. I’ve seen folks think they’re just swapping a few shingles, then suddenly they’re staring at a whole section of mushy decking. Midwest winters are brutal - ice dams sneak water in ...