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RE: Finally Got My Attic to Stop Sweating - Soffit Vents Did the Trick
That’s been my experience too - ventilation is always where people cut corners or get too clever for their own good. I’ve seen a few jobs where someone got sold on spray foam and just sealed everything up tight, thinking...
RE: Did you know synthetic slate can actually be lighter than real stone?
Synthetic slate is definitely easier on the back, no question there. I’ve managed a few buildings with original slate roofs and while they look fantastic, the maintenance is a headache. You’re right about repairs - once ...
RE: Battling winter roof woes: heat cables vs. more insulation?
That’s honestly the truth. I’ve seen ice dams pop up even after adding insulation, just because a couple soffit vents were packed with old insulation or bird nests. Heat cables aren’t perfect, but sometimes they’re the o...
RE: Update Roof Ventilation ?
Yeah, I hear you. In my experience, there’s just no way around a little upkeep if you’ve got trees close by. Even the best covers need a check now and then. It’s annoying, but at least it beats dealing with critters in t...