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RE: Would you worry about lightning if your house had a metal roof?
I get the concern about lightning with metal roofs, but honestly, I think it’s a bit overblown. My place has had a standing seam metal roof for almost 15 years now - Midwest, so we get our share of nasty storms - and I’v...
RE: Best way to lay deck boards on exposed trusses?
I get why folks use tape on the joists, but honestly, I’m a bit skeptical it does much long-term unless you’re in a super wet climate. My old deck went 15 years with zero tape - just kept up with stain and sealant. Never...
RE: Keeping algae off Atlas shingles: My quick hack
Copper strips worked for you, huh? I tried zinc a couple years back and honestly didn’t notice much difference - maybe it’s the humidity here in central Texas, or maybe I just didn’t put enough up there. I’m still a litt...
RE: just read about roof issues popping up after winter - are you checking yours?
I always start inside too - attic tells you a lot, especially after a freeze-thaw cycle. But I wouldn’t ignore the outside either, since some leaks don’t show up right away indoors. Valleys are a pain, but I’ve had more ...
RE: Roof upkeep through the seasons - did you see this?
That’s been my experience too - mesh guards sound great in theory, but after a couple seasons with maple helicopters and oak tassels, they just turned into another chore. I get why folks like the “set it and forget it” i...
RE: WHEN TAX BREAKS COLLIDE: A TALE OF INCENTIVE LAYERING
WHEN TAX BREAKS COLLIDE: A TALE OF INCENTIVE LAYERING I’ve been down this road, and honestly, it’s more of a maze than people realize. Last year, I put solar panels on my house and tried to claim both the federal and st...
RE: Thinking about replacing my roof - are shingles really worth it?
That’s a legit concern. I’ve seen too many folks get burned by contractors who just want to get in and out fast. When I replaced my roof (house built in ‘97), I made sure they checked the decking and upgraded the vents. ...