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RE: Swapping Out Roof Vent Boots With The Seasons - Worth The Hassle?
I’ve tried to stretch those “lifetime” boots before, thinking I’d save a few bucks, but ended up with water stains on the ceiling after a hailstorm. Now I just budget to swap them every 8 years or so. It’s not fun, but i...
RE: Weighing the pros and cons: full roof removal vs. just adding a new layer
I wrestled with this exact thing last year. My roof had two layers - previous owner just slapped new shingles on top of old. Looked fine until we noticed a sag near the gutter. Pulled back a section and, sure enough, the...
RE: Clearing roof mess: DIY or hire a pro?
I hear you on the mesh guards - mine clogged up with maple seeds last spring, so I ended up on the ladder anyway. I’ve always done my own gutter cleaning, but after slipping once (nothing serious), I started wondering if...
RE: Nailing Down Roof Age: Finally Got My Policy Approved After a Headache
I get the value of airflow, but honestly, I tried all the vent tricks on my last house and still ended up with ice dams every winter. Maybe it’s just our weird roof shape or the way snow piles up here, but in my case, ad...
RE: Getting attic airflow right: my step-by-step for better roof health
That’s been my experience too. I’ve got a split-level from the late 60s and it’s like playing whack-a-mole with drafts and hot spots. I tried the gable fan route as well, but didn’t realize until later that it was just p...