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RE: Eye and hand protection: disposable vs. reusable gear?
Man, I hear you on the gloves. I’ve burned through so many pairs just patching up my own roof - shingles just eat them alive. I’ve started keeping a stash of those mid-range ones too and just swap out when they start fal...
RE: What would you do if your flat roof kept leaking but you couldn’t find the source?
I’ve had a similar experience with a moisture meter - definitely not a miracle worker, but it’s saved me from ripping out way more drywall than necessary. I will say, sometimes the readings can be a little confusing if y...
RE: LOOKING FOR GOOD PLACES TO BUY METAL ROOFING SHEETS
TITLE: METAL ROOFING SHEETS - WHERE I FOUND QUALITY WITHOUT BREAKING THE BANK I’ve been down the surplus sheet route before, and honestly, I’d never do it again. The price tag looks tempting, but after a couple of Texas...
RE: Roofing that stands up to wild weather - anyone tried this?
I've had mixed luck with flexible flashings alone, to be honest. Even EPDM flashing can get brittle after years of harsh sun exposure or extreme cold cycles. Last year, I ended up redoing a section where the original ins...
RE: Storm wrecked my yard - here's why I'm glad I called in help
Totally agree about the downspouts - it's amazing how much difference a few extra feet can make. One thing I'd add is checking your grading. Even a slight slope adjustment away from the house can save you headaches later...
RE: Roof checkups saved me big bucks - anyone else?
Good points about matching mesh gauges - I learned that lesson the hard way myself. A couple years ago, I put finer mesh under a heavier one thinking it'd catch more debris... ended up with leaves and dirt wedged in betw...
RE: Roof checkups saved me big bucks - anyone else?
You're definitely ahead of the curve catching it early like that - nicely done. I've found it helps to do a quick walk-around after heavy storms, checking gutters first (they clog up fast), then scanning shingles and fla...
RE: telling apart fresh leaks from old ones is driving me nuts
Totally agree with this advice, marking stains is a lifesaver. One extra thing I'd suggest is checking your attic space during or immediately after rain. Grab a flashlight and look closely at rafters, around nails, and a...