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donna_thinker
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RE: just read about roof issues popping up after winter - are you checking yours?
- Had squirrels chew through cheap mesh once. Upgraded to hardware cloth, doubled up in weak spots - no new holes so far. - Same here. I use a hose to check those spots - run water and watch inside for drips. - Corners ...
RE: Water sneaking in - why is it so hard to find the source?
- Totally relate to the frustration. - I tried the hose trick last month - thought I’d nailed it, but the leak still showed up after a real storm. - It’s wild how water finds its own path. - Hang in there... you’re...
RE: How do you keep your gutters from turning into leaf soup?
- Totally get where you're coming from. - Tried the mesh guards myself - same deal, just a mat of needles on top. - Foam seemed like a good idea until it turned into a science experiment up there. - Honestly, climb...
RE: Why does every car brand have their own weird shade of red?
- Totally agree on how much the base color and lighting mess with your expectations. I painted my front door red last fall and it looked totally different once it dried - almost pinkish in the shade, but bold red in dire...
RE: What I Wish I Knew Before Installing Gutter Guards
- I tried the foam ones too and had the same problem - mushy mess after one winter, plus critters loved to mess with them. - Metal screens are what I ended up with as well. Not perfect, but at least they don’t fall apa...
RE: Choosing between attic fan setups: roof or gable mount?
- I get the hesitation about cutting into a newer roof. Mine’s only 3 years old and I just can’t bring myself to poke holes in it, especially after seeing what a mess my neighbor had with leaks after his install. - - Th...
RE: What’s on your roof? Quick poll: shingles, metal, tile, or something else?
- Totally get what you mean about the upfront cost - metal was way out of my budget too, especially with everything else new homeowners deal with. - I also checked with my insurance and yeah, barely any discount for meta...
RE: Figuring out roof support: choosing between rafters and trusses
- Not sure I totally agree about OSB being that much worse. My builder said the new stuff holds up better than it used to, as long as it’s not sitting exposed for days. - I went with trusses for my place. Didn’t really...