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RE: Roof checkups saved me big bucks—anyone else?

- Noticed the same thing with synthetics—seems like they shed water better, especially on low-slope roofs. - Still, I’ve seen a few cases where instal...

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RE: Trying to pick a shingle that won’t cook my attic—Malarkey worth it?

- I’ve actually seen a few homes where folks swapped to “cool” shingles, but the drop in attic temps wasn’t as dramatic as they hoped. - Ventilation...

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RE: Quick fix or redo: dealing with damaged aluminum flashing

- Seen a lot of those “caulk fixes” out in the wild. Like you said, it just buys time. Eventually, water finds a way. - That’s a classic one. Galvan...

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RE: Figuring out roof support: choosing between rafters and trusses

- Trusses are a pain for repairs, no doubt. That “maze” feeling is real—especially when you’re trying to trace a leak in the dark with insulation ever...

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RE: Finally got my attic temps under control—here's what worked

- Seen this a lot—people add a bunch of exhaust vents, but forget about soffit or other intake. Without intake, air just sits there or worse, pulls co...

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RE: when do you usually tackle gutter cleaning?

Yep, been there... Last winter I procrastinated way too long and ended up with gutters full of frozen sludge. Tried the leaf blower trick too, but it ...

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RE: Is it true tile roofs are basically maintenance-free?

- Drones are handy, but I've found they're limited when debris is thick or hidden under tiles. - Also, windy days make drone inspections tricky—lost m...

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RE: Ventilation in new builds—are we overlooking something important?

- Good point about heating systems creating uneven zones—seen that a lot. - Also, sometimes builders overlook insulation consistency, especially aroun...

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RE: Figuring out roof support: choosing between rafters and trusses

Good points all around, especially on ventilation—seen too many attics with mold issues from overlooked airflow. Speaking of curveballs...anyone h...

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RE: Ventilation in new builds—are we overlooking something important?

- Seen this more times than you'd think—definitely not just you. - Could be rushed jobs or just lack of oversight during inspections? - Good catch tho...

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