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jake_rebel
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RE: Water sneaking in - why is it so hard to find the source?
Yeah, tracing leaks can get pretty frustrating, especially with multi-layered systems. I’ve seen water enter at a penetration, then show up 10 feet away because it followed the insulation joints. Sometimes even the slope...
RE: Spotting wear and tear on used gear: my quick routine
I hear you on the freeze-thaw. I’ve noticed sometimes even after using a blower, there’s still residual dampness under the membrane, especially if the decking’s older. Have you ever tried using moisture meters to check b...
RE: When sparks fly: imagining a wildfire-proof neighborhood
I ran into the same issue with galvanized mesh - just didn’t last, especially with all the rain and temperature swings we get here. Swapping to aluminum was a big improvement, but I totally get what you mean about it fle...