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RE: Swapping Out Roof Vent Boots With The Seasons - Worth The Hassle?
I get what you’re saying about not swapping boots every season, but honestly, after losing two in a row to squirrels, I just started doing it in early spring. It’s a pain, but for my place (lots of overhanging trees), it...
RE: Feeling good about my switch to composite tiles - worth it?
I’ll push back a bit on the radiant barrier thing - when I did my roof (basic CertainTeed composite, nothing fancy), I skipped the radiant barrier altogether and just beefed up the blown-in insulation. Honestly, I didn’t...
RE: Switching from RO to UF membranes made my life way easier
That’s been my experience too. I switched to UF last year after getting tired of the RO waste and the constant filter changes. The taste took a bit to get used to - honestly, I kind of missed that “nothing” flavor at fir...
RE: Would you worry about lightning if your house had a metal roof?
I had a similar experience - my insurer just wanted to see the bonding certificate and didn’t care about the roof material. Didn’t see much change in my premium either, honestly. Did you have to upgrade your panel or gro...
RE: Clearing roof mess: DIY or hire a pro?
That’s honestly the big one for me. I’m fine with heights, but after cracking a couple shingles myself, I realized it’s not just about balance - it’s about knowing where to step and how much pressure to use. I still do m...