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RE: Weighing the pros and cons: full roof removal vs. just adding a new layer
Funny how roofs can look totally fine until you actually dig in - then it’s a horror show under there. I’ve run into the same thing: what looked like just a few missing shingles turned out to be a rotted mess once we sta...
RE: How do you keep your gutters from turning into leaf soup?
Surface tension covers are interesting, but I’ve had mixed luck with them. On a couple of buildings with big maples overhead, they did a decent job keeping out the chunky stuff - no more handfuls of soggy leaves every fa...
RE: Roof upkeep through the seasons - did you see this?
I’ve tried both mesh and the foam inserts. Mesh is better for big stuff, but like you said, the grit still gets through. Foam clogged up fast for me - ended up being more hassle than it was worth. Haven’t seen anything t...
RE: Ventilation in new builds - are we overlooking something important?
I’ve run into this a few times managing newer properties - energy efficiency gets all the attention, but attic airflow is kind of an afterthought. It’s wild how often baffles get skipped or vents get blocked, even in hom...
RE: Quick fix or redo: dealing with damaged aluminum flashing
I've had mixed results with polyurethane myself. It definitely holds up better against UV, but I've noticed sometimes it seems overly stiff and can crack if the aluminum flexes too much with temperature changes. Maybe th...
RE: ROOFING NIGHTMARE: IF YOU COULD ONLY PICK ONE NAILER...
Interesting perspective, I've been tempted by cordless myself but keep hesitating because of battery life concerns. Good to hear it held up with pressure-treated lumber. Curious though, did you notice any difference in n...
RE: Just got a roof inspection PDF that's straight outta sci-fi
Yeah, I was skeptical at first too, but bird droppings can be surprisingly acidic. Had a similar issue with pigeons nesting near an AC unit on the roof - after a couple years, the metal casing looked pretty rough. Still,...