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RE: How I put in a solar attic fan (and what I’d do differently next time)
- That’s wild - six winters is impressive for any plastic housing, honestly. Maybe the “UV-stabilized” label actually means something for once? - - totally agree. I’ve seen metal fans fail early just from bad flashing, ...
RE: Would you worry about lightning if your house had a metal roof?
- Kind of curious if metal is the greenest choice long-term. Have you looked into recycled shingles or even living roofs? - Metal’s great for storms, but I’ve read it can be pretty energy-intensive to produce. - Ligh...
RE: Navigating local rules for adding a green roof: my step-by-step
- Totally get what you mean about “overkill” - it’s only overkill until it isn’t. - 100% agree. Once those plants are in, fixing a leak is a nightmare. - I’ve seen people try to DIY the root barrier with random plasti...
RE: Swapping Out Roof Vent Boots With The Seasons - Worth The Hassle?
- Silicone boots are kinda my go-to lately - Texas heat just eats plastic, like you said. - Haven’t had critters chew through silicone yet, which is a win. Squirrels seem to love lead for some reason? - Price is high...
RE: How do you keep your gutters from turning into leaf soup?
- Metal mesh guards sound solid, especially for pine needles - those things are relentless. - I get the upfront cost hesitation, but not having to haul out the ladder every fall is a big plus. - Wondering if hail den...