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donnachef421
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RE: Navigating local rules for adding a green roof: my step-by-step
Yeah, “self-cleaning” is a stretch. I’ve tried a couple brands and still end up clearing debris every few weeks, especially after storms. Honestly, a simple mesh and regular checks work better for me than any fancy cover...
RE: TOUGHER ROOF OR JUST GOOD ENOUGH? NEED HELP DECIDING
Yeah, ventilation on these old houses is a pain. I get the temptation to just insulate and call it a day - sometimes that’s all you can do without tearing into everything. I’ve seen green roofs work, but only after addin...
RE: When sparks fly: imagining a wildfire-proof neighborhood
Moving to the middle of a lake sounds pretty tempting some days, especially when I’m cleaning out gutters for the fourth time in a season. But yeah, totally wildfire-proof just isn’t happening, at least not with what’s o...
RE: When hail meets metal: a suburban legend
That’s been my experience too. Had a metal roof labeled “lifetime” and after a bad hailstorm last spring, the panels looked like someone took a ball-peen hammer to them. The finish held up, but the dents were everywhere....