georgey69
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RE: Quick fix or redo: dealing with damaged aluminum flashing

That’s pretty much where I landed after a few years of “temporary” repairs. I’m in upstate NY, so the freeze/thaw cycle is relentless—patches just don...

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

Had a similar situation in our last place—bathroom fan just dumped everything into the attic, which baffled me. I asked the builder about venting it o...

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

I ran into something similar when I redid my attic insulation last year. I’d always assumed more insulation was better, but after reading up on it, I ...

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

That line really hits home for me. We moved into a new build last year—energy efficient, all the bells and whistles, and yeah, an HRV system that’s su...

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RE: Roof Dramas: Shingles vs. Metal After Heavy Rain

I’ve been down this rabbit hole too. Metal roofs definitely reflect more sunlight, but honestly, I noticed the attic insulation made a bigger differen...

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RE: Roof upkeep through the seasons—did you see this?

I’ve always wondered if mesh guards are worth the hassle. I put them on a section of my roof last fall, thinking they’d help with all the maple seeds,...

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RE: how long should we honor price quotes?

Interesting point about transparency vs. capped clauses. I ran into something similar when we remodeled our kitchen a couple of years ago. The cabinet...

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RE: Struggling with huge jumps between bids

Couldn't agree more—clear breakdowns really help me understand exactly what I'm paying for. I've had bids that looked cheaper initially but ended up c...

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RE: Will new solar panels mess up my old roof?

Interesting point there. I've been considering solar myself, but my asphalt shingles are about halfway through their lifespan... makes me wonder if it...

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

Haha, I get the caution... but sometimes those multi-part videos are just overly detailed. I've found that with modern appliances, manufacturers often...

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RE: solar shingles got wrecked in a storm, now what?

That's rough—I've considered solar shingles myself but was always wary about their durability compared to traditional panels. Out of curiosity, did yo...

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