hiker75
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RE: when do you usually tackle gutter cleaning?

I've seen green roofs handle snow surprisingly well, actually. My neighbor put one in about five years ago—mostly sedums and some tough grasses—and we...

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

I've gotta say, roofing cement can be a decent quick fix, but honestly, it's more of a band-aid solution. In my experience, if water's already sneakin...

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RE: Solar attic fan install was supposed to be easy... right?

Went through almost exactly the same thing a couple years back—thought I'd breeze through the install, but the angle and flashing kicked my butt. Stil...

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

I get where you're coming from, but honestly, I've seen some pretty impressive results with those low-penetration mounts. A friend of mine installed s...

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RE: Found a mysterious metal roof sample... now what?

Yeah, that's a good point about the noise. Had a friend who installed a metal roof last year, and he mentioned similar issues at first. But honestly, ...

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RE: Eco-friendly roof upgrades that won't break the bank

Those gutter guards are a lifesaver, aren't they? Had a constant battle with birds nesting in ours until we installed them—problem solved. Totally agr...

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RE: Just got a roof inspection PDF that's straight outta sci-fi

Yeah, drones definitely have their blind spots. But honestly, even hands-on inspections can miss stuff sometimes—had a buddy who found major rot only ...

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RE: roof vents and the mysterious midnight drip

Totally agree that attic ventilation is underrated, but honestly, even with perfect vents, traditional roofs can still have moisture issues. I've been...

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

Totally agree that inspectors can be unpredictable—seen it myself plenty of times. But honestly, investing in high-quality workmanship usually pays of...

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

Had a similar experience with a smart irrigation system. Thought it'd be great—save water, automate everything, the works. But after wrestling with Wi...

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RE: roofing underlayments: which holds up better in snowy conditions?

I've used both, and honestly, Grace Tri-Flex XT really shines in heavy snow conditions. Yeah, Titanium might be easier at install, but Grace handles i...

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