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RE: When the inspector thinks your house is older than it is

Had a similar thing happen when we bought our place—inspector swore the electrical was “vintage” but I’d seen the receipts from a 2002 upgrade. Ended ...

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RE: Roof Dramas: Shingles vs. Metal After Heavy Rain

I looked into composite when I had to replace my roof after a nasty storm. The warranty sounded solid, but the upfront cost was almost double regular ...

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RE: Roof Dramas: Shingles vs. Metal After Heavy Rain

Yeah, the noise can definitely catch people off guard. We installed a metal roof about five years ago, and while it's held up great in storms, the fir...

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RE: finally found an underlayment that lasts—what's your experience?

I've used both felt and synthetic over the years, and honestly, I've seen mold issues pop up with either if ventilation isn't handled right. Felt can ...

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RE: Thinking about installing leaf filters—worth the hype or waste of cash?

Agree on the attic insulation and ventilation—made a noticeable difference for me. Leaf filters can be hit or miss... installed some fine mesh ones a ...

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

Had a similar experience when we switched to ridge vents. Thought it was just marketing hype at first, but the attic's been way cooler since. Sometime...

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RE: Best ways to insulate a modified bitumen roof?

I went through similar thoughts when deciding on insulation for my modified bitumen roof. Ended up going with closed-cell spray foam, and honestly, it...

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RE: looking for reliable tile roof brands in the US

Had a similar experience years back when I had to file a warranty claim for cracked tiles. Honestly, it wasn't too bad—company sent an inspector out p...

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

Yeah, totally get what you're saying about the "vetting" process. Had a similar experience myself—contractor recommended a network I'd never heard of,...

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RE: best spot for ice barrier under shingles?

Yeah, that's pretty much my experience too. I've skipped ice barrier in valleys before when the pitch was steep, and it's been fine for years. But hon...

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