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RE: How do you keep your roof from splitting in extreme weather?
That’s actually kind of reassuring to hear, since I also went with a lighter shingle color (mine’s more of a pale taupe) and I was honestly just trying to match the trim. I’ve been worried about how it’ll hold up in our ...
RE: TOUGHER ROOF OR JUST GOOD ENOUGH? NEED HELP DECIDING
I totally get where you’re coming from - my place is in that “roof’s fine for now, but…” zone too. I ended up patching a couple spots last fall, but honestly, I’m already noticing some drafts and my heating bill’s a bit ...
RE: Clearing roof mess: DIY or hire a pro?
I totally get what you mean about every “fix” coming with its own set of issues. I put mesh guards on last fall, thinking it’d save me from climbing up there every few weeks, but now I’m just up there brushing off the to...
RE: Roof Dramas: Shingles vs. Metal After Heavy Rain
I've only ever had shingles, and honestly, after a storm rolls through, it's noisy enough that I can't imagine metal being much worse. That said, the idea of rain sounding more "dramatic" on a steep metal roof is kinda c...
RE: finally found an underlayment that lasts - what's your experience?
Yeah, it seems like no matter how good the underlayment or sealants are, if water keeps pooling near the foundation, you're always gonna run into trouble sooner or later. I'm still pretty new to homeownership myself, so ...
RE: when do you usually tackle gutter cleaning?
I've been wondering about this too, since I'm pretty new to homeownership and still figuring things out. I installed some basic mesh guards last fall, and they seemed okay at first, but after winter I found a surprising ...