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RE: Eye and hand protection: disposable vs. reusable gear?
Yeah, leather gloves just don’t hold up for me either - especially if they get wet a few times. I switched to those nitrile-coated ones last year and they’re way tougher for hauling rocks or digging. Only downside is the...
RE: Keeping algae off Atlas shingles: My quick hack
I tried zinc strips on my north-facing side a couple years back - didn’t really notice much difference either, honestly. Maybe it’s more of a slow-burn thing? As for staining, I was worried too, but never saw any weird s...
RE: Feeling good about my switch to composite tiles - worth it?
I get the appeal of a quieter roof, but honestly, I kinda miss the old rain-on-shingles sound too. Also, with composite, I’ve noticed ice damming can sneak up on you if your attic ventilation isn’t dialed in just right. ...
RE: Making sure the deck’s ready for underlayment - what’s your process?
I hear you on the sanding - I've skipped it once or twice thinking the subfloor looked fine, but sure enough, I ended up with a couple of spots that just wouldn’t stay down. Out of curiosity, do you ever use a moisture m...
RE: TOUGHER ROOF OR JUST GOOD ENOUGH? NEED HELP DECIDING
Edge details are sneaky, for sure. I learned the hard way - lost a whole row of shingles along the eaves after a nor’easter last year. Thought I’d done everything right, but turns out my starter strip was barely hanging ...