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RE: Update Roof Ventilation ?

Can’t tell you how many times I’ve crawled up in the attic thinking I’d need to spend a fortune, only to realize a $15 pack of baffles and a broom did...

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RE: Update Roof Ventilation ?

I get what you’re saying about the rigid foam baffles, but honestly, I’ve had the cheap cardboard ones in my attic for almost 10 years now and haven’t...

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RE: KEEPING ICY ROOFS IN CHECK: WHAT’S YOUR GO-TO TRICK?

I hear you on the “gut check” not always being enough. I used to just look for obvious stuff—big icicles, weird frost lines, that sort of thing. Figur...

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RE: LOOKING FOR GOOD PLACES TO BUY METAL ROOFING SHEETS

Couldn’t agree more. I’ve got a shed with those farm store panels—some dings, sure, but it’s dry inside and that’s all I care about. Honestly, matchin...

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

I get where you’re coming from. My washer’s got a touchscreen now, and it froze up once—couldn’t even open the door until I unplugged it and waited. N...

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RE: Thinking about installing leaf filters—worth the hype or waste of cash?

Good call on taking your time with alignment—I rushed mine a bit last year and ended up having to redo half of them after the first big storm. Lesson ...

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RE: how hot is too hot when welding TPO roofing?

I've actually found that sometimes the issue isn't just the temp setting but how fast you move along the seam. I usually hover around 900°F, but I'll ...

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RE: took a chance on higher-priced bids and it paid off

Haha, ain't that the truth. I remember when we first moved in, the attic was a sauna—thought I'd walked into a steam room by mistake. Ended up biting ...

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RE: Roofing roulette: whose warranty saves the day?

I've never had much luck negotiating warranty terms upfront—most companies seem pretty set in stone about their fine print. But I do make a habit of s...

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RE: knee wall insulation dilemma—foam board or fiberglass batts?

I've used both in different parts of my house, and honestly, foam board was worth the extra hassle for me. Fiberglass is definitely quicker and cheape...

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