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RE: How I dodged a payday loan disaster
I’ve actually seen a lot of homeowners surprised by how much moisture can sneak in from ice damming, especially in older homes with minimal attic insulation. I inspected a place last winter where the owner thought he had...
RE: Ever had those rubber boots around vent pipes crack way sooner than expected?
That’s been my experience too. I see a lot of “UV resistant” boots during inspections, and honestly, most of them don’t last as long as people expect - especially in places with big temperature swings like Nebraska or he...
RE: How I dodged a payday loan disaster
That’s a fair point about tarps - wind uplift is no joke, especially on low-slope roofs. I’ve seen folks use sandbags or even screw battens to hold them down, but it’s rarely perfect. Personally, I lean toward temporary ...
RE: How often do you actually get your business roof checked?
That’s a good call - sometimes folks get a little too ambitious with DIY roof fixes and end up making things worse (or, like you said, nearly falling through). I always tell people, even if you’re just doing a quick chec...
RE: Eye and hand protection: disposable vs. reusable gear?
That’s pretty much what I do when I’m crawling around attics or checking crawlspaces. I’ve tried those heavy-duty rubber gloves, but honestly, they’re just too bulky for handling small tools or writing up notes. Cotton g...
RE: Getting attic airflow right: my step-by-step for better roof health
I get where your uncle’s coming from - too much sealing can definitely backfire, especially in older homes that weren’t built with tight envelopes in mind. I see a lot of attics where someone went wild with spray foam, t...