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RE: Who authorizes roof-deck repairs found after tear-off?
I’d push back on the idea that written homeowner authorization is enough to proceed. It protects the contractor’s scope and payment, but it doesn’t establish that the building department accepts the repair under the exis...
RE: Clearing roof mess: DIY or hire a pro?
This thread is making me feel a lot better about my decision to just stick with clearing out the gutters and brushing off the big stuff. I moved into my first place last year, and the roof’s not ancient (asphalt shingles...
RE: Feeling good about my switch to composite tiles - worth it?
I get where you’re coming from - sometimes it feels like overkill, but with those crazy downpours we get, I’d rather have the extra layer. I did the same thing around my vents and skylights. Maybe it’s a bit much, but I ...
RE: What’s on your roof? Quick poll: shingles, metal, tile, or something else?
I get what you’re saying about impact-resistant shingles, but I kinda went the other way and picked metal for my place. I was worried about hail too, but I’ve read that metal can actually take a beating and still keep th...
RE: When the leaves fight back: a suburban drain mystery
I get that, but honestly, I’m starting to wonder if all the gutter gadgets are worth it. We put in those foam inserts last fall - supposed to be “maintenance free” - but they just froze solid and made things worse. Maybe...
RE: KEEPING ICY ROOFS IN CHECK: WHAT’S YOUR GO-TO TRICK?
Totally get what you mean. I thought I did a decent job sealing ours, but last winter I could still feel cold drafts coming through if I stood under it. Ended up adding one of those foam attic covers and it helped, but n...