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RE: Navigating local rules for adding a green roof: my step-by-step

That’s been my experience too. I’ve seen a couple of “DIY” green roofs where folks skipped the root barrier or didn’t account for wind uplift, and it ...

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RE: Would You Pick Clay Tiles for Your Roof or Something Else?

I’ve managed a couple buildings with synthetic slate, and I’ll say the weight difference alone made life easier when it came to structural concerns. H...

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RE: How do you keep your gutters from turning into leaf soup?

That lines up with what I’ve seen—mesh screens just turn into a seedbed if you’ve got maples or pines nearby. The solid covers seem to work better, bu...

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RE: Flat roofs and heavy rain: is it a disaster waiting to happen?

That’s been my experience too. You can only patch and clear drains so many times before you realize you’re just chasing your tail. I’ve seen folks spe...

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RE: How do you keep your gutters from turning into leaf soup?

I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve seen a lot of folks underestimate just how much damage clogged gutters can do—especially if you’re in a spot ...

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RE: How tricky is too tricky when fixing modern gadgets?

I ran into exactly this issue last month trying to fix a smart thermostat at one of our properties. The thing was built like a vault—great for durabil...

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