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gaming_david
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RE: Little-known uses for that hammer loop on your belt
Been there with the sandwich, except mine was a granola bar and it came out looking like it’d been through a dryer. Still ate it, but yeah… not my proudest moment. I’ll admit, I’ve gotten a little too creative with the ...
RE: Water sneaking in - why is it so hard to find the source?
That’s the most accurate description I’ve heard. Leaks on green roofs love to travel - water finds the weirdest paths, especially with all those layers. I’ve seen water show up in a living room, but the entry point was h...
RE: When sparks fly: imagining a wildfire-proof neighborhood
Wildfire-proof neighborhood? Now that’s a dream. I’ve had my share of “ramen months” after dropping cash on fire-rated attic vents and swapping out some sketchy old soffit covers. Funny thing - one time, a customer insis...
RE: just read about roof issues popping up after winter - are you checking yours?
Couldn’t agree more - valleys are like the Bermuda Triangle for leaks. I had a job last spring where a guy patched a couple missing tabs with duct tape (not kidding), thinking it’d hold till summer. Fast forward two stor...
RE: Would You Pick Clay Tiles for Your Roof or Something Else?
You nailed it - clay tiles are gorgeous, but in our winters, they’re like putting a snowman in a sauna. I’ve seen folks try every trick in the book to keep them from cracking, but freeze-thaw cycles just win out. Asphalt...