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RE: Thinking about replacing my roof - are shingles really worth it?
I’m in a similar spot - first house, roof’s about 18 years old, and I’ve been weighing the options. I get why people like metal or composite, but honestly, the price difference is huge. I had a couple local roofers out a...
RE: thinking about asphalt shingles - worth it or regret waiting to happen?
That’s exactly what I’m worried about - my place is in the upper Midwest too, and the weather here just chews through anything that isn’t built to last. I keep hearing mixed things about warranties, especially when it co...
RE: Update Roof Ventilation ?
I get what you mean about SoCal and moisture, but I’m in the Midwest and it’s a different story. When I bought my place, I didn’t think twice about roof ventilation until I saw condensation in the attic. Had to add more ...
RE: Just got a roof inspection PDF that's straight outta sci-fi
I get what you’re saying, but I actually trust the gadgets more than just feeling around by hand. When I bought my place, the inspector used a moisture meter and found damp spots in the ceiling that felt totally dry. Tur...
RE: ROOF SURVIVED HURRICANE, BUT WAS IT JUST LUCK?
I’ve been thinking about this a lot since buying my place last year. I did all the “right” things - new shingles, checked the flashing, even trimmed back the trees. Still, after that last storm, I found a couple of loose...
RE: Finally got my attic temps under control - here's what worked
Losing the big pine in our yard last year made a bigger difference than I expected - upstairs felt like an oven. I went with blown-in cellulose insulation and sealed up the attic hatch. Not cheap, but the AC actually kee...
RE: Thinking about installing leaf filters - worth the hype or waste of cash?
I totally get what you mean about just moving the mess from inside the gutter to on top of the guards. I tried foam inserts last fall, thinking they’d be easier, but honestly, they got clogged up with maple seeds and wer...