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RE: Would Malarkey shingles survive a solar-powered zombie apocalypse?
I’ve looked into those “flashingless” mounts too, but honestly, I’m not convinced they’re a long-term fix for our kind of rain. The idea sounds great - less roof penetration, less chance for leaks - but I haven’t seen en...
RE: Making sure the deck’s ready for underlayment - what’s your process?
I get the paranoia with OSB - honestly, I’ve had my share of headaches there. I do use a moisture meter, but I can’t say I trust it 100%. It’s decent for a general sense, but I’ve had weird readings when the weather’s al...
RE: Roof checkups saved me big bucks - anyone else?
I get the insulation angle, but honestly, I’m not convinced it’s always the magic bullet for roof issues. In my case (old ranch with low pitch), adding insulation helped with heating bills, but didn’t do much for ice dam...
RE: When the inspector thinks your house is older than it is
I hear you on the patchwork construction - my place is a similar story. The inspector flagged some old BX cable and assumed the whole house was early ’70s, but the city records clearly say ’85. Builders back then really ...
RE: Roof upkeep through the seasons - did you see this?
That’s been my experience too. I put in mid-range gutter guards thinking I’d be done with cleaning, but pine needles and those little seed pods still sneak through. It’s less work, sure, but not a total fix. As for refle...
RE: when do you usually tackle gutter cleaning?
I hear you - covers definitely cut down on the sludge, but I’ve still had to snake out a few clogs after heavy storms. Pine needles seem to find their way in no matter what. Still, I’d rather deal with a quick sweep than...
RE: how much does fixing up after a big storm usually set you back?
That’s been my experience as well - shingles seem simple until wind gets under them or flashing starts to lift. I’ve had to chase leaks around a bathroom vent more than once after a rough storm. Green roofs sound great i...