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jeffactivist
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RE: How do you keep your roof from splitting in extreme weather?
I’ve been eyeing those rubber shingles, actually. Right now I’m stuck with architectural asphalt - better than 3-tab, but still not perfect. Last year’s hailstorm had me up there patching like a squirrel on espresso. The...
RE: Battling winter roof woes: heat cables vs. more insulation?
Stuffing towels in the soffits - yikes, I’ve seen that too. It’s wild what people try when they’re desperate to stop drafts. I hear you on the baffles and mesh not being foolproof. I’ve had squirrels chew right through t...
RE: Would adding foam board to attic hatch make a difference in winter?
Definitely relate to the “whack-a-mole” feeling with these old houses. I did the foam board trick on my attic hatch a couple winters ago. It helped with the draft right there, but honestly, it was just one piece of the p...