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RE: Why does every car brand have their own weird shade of red?
Pigment chemistry really is at the heart of it, especially with reds. I’ve done a fair number of inspections where the red shingles looked almost pink after a decade or so - meanwhile, the brown or gray ones right next t...
RE: Making sure the deck’s ready for underlayment - what’s your process?
I’ve run into a few cases where the deck looked solid, but once I started probing with a meter, the readings were off the charts - especially near old plumbing penetrations. I still use the screwdriver for quick checks, ...
RE: Would adding foam board to attic hatch make a difference in winter?
I’ve seen a lot of folks try to get by with just foam board or weatherstripping, and while it’s better than nothing, those solutions tend to break down over time - especially if the hatch is out of square or there’s any ...
RE: Navigating local rules for adding a green roof: my step-by-step
I’ve seen a lot of folks use foam scraps or whatever’s handy to patch things up, especially when money’s tight. It can work in the short term, but I’ve run into situations where those quick fixes actually hid bigger issu...
RE: Why does picking between layering new shingles or ripping everything off have to be so confusing?
I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve seen plenty of homes with two layers that held up just fine - especially if the first layer was still in decent shape. The added weight is a concern, but unless you’ve got undersi...