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jerryn79
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RE: Eye and hand protection: disposable vs. reusable gear?
I get where you’re coming from on the nitrile for dexterity, but I’ve actually had decent luck with those foam nitrile-coated gloves for detail work - especially the ones labeled “ultra thin.” They’re not quite as nimble...
RE: Which holds up better over time: felt or synthetic underlayment?
I’ve managed a few properties out here in the rainy PNW and have seen both types in action. Honestly, synthetic has held up better on the roofs I’ve had eyes on - especially when you get those stretches of non-stop drizz...
RE: When sparks fly: imagining a wildfire-proof neighborhood
I hear you on the insurance front. We’ve done a bunch of fire mitigation stuff at a few properties - cleared brush, swapped out wood decks for composite, even put in ember-resistant vents. Honestly, the only time I saw a...
RE: KEEPING ICY ROOFS IN CHECK: WHAT’S YOUR GO-TO TRICK?
Yeah, heat cables are kind of a mixed bag in my experience too. They’ll keep a little path open, but the rest of the roof still gets buried, especially on those low-pitch sections. I’ve seen way more improvement after be...
RE: Trying to pick a shingle that won’t cook my attic - Malarkey worth it?
That’s been my experience too. I’ve managed a few properties where folks insisted on those big powered attic fans, but unless the house was really well-sealed, it just made the HVAC run harder. Sometimes people forget th...
RE: Finally got my attic temps under control - here's what worked
I’ve actually run into this with a few of the older duplexes I manage. First instinct was to add more vents, thinking it’d help, but it just made things worse - one place started getting mildew on the rafters after we ad...
RE: Trying to budget out a CertainTeed roof - any tips?
I hear you on the ridge venting - skimped on that once for a duplex and paid for it with moldy insulation and a bunch of grumpy tenants. Never again. I’ve found the Pro line holds up better in our freeze/thaw cycles, but...
RE: Finally got my attic temps under control - here's what worked
I actually tried weatherstripping on my attic hatch last winter. Worked pretty well at first, but after a couple of months, the adhesive started peeling off - probably due to temperature changes. Ended up stapling it bac...
RE: Just got a roof inspection PDF that's straight outta sci-fi
Good points about the herbicide - just make sure you're not going overboard. I've seen folks get a little trigger-happy with sprays, and next thing you know, they're dealing with runoff issues or dead patches in their la...
RE: Is it true tile roofs are basically maintenance-free?
I've managed properties with tile roofs for years, and honestly, calling them maintenance-free is a bit of wishful thinking. The moss issue you're describing sounds pretty familiar - especially on flatter roofs in shaded...
RE: Will new solar panels mess up my old roof?
Yep, this is spot-on advice. Had a similar experience with a property I manage - panels were installed on an older roof that was still in decent shape, but the installers rushed the sealing around the brackets. Didn't no...
RE: Best ways to insulate a modified bitumen roof?
I've seen the same thing happen, especially around parapet walls or tricky corners. Cover boards definitely help, but I've also found that staggering the polyiso joints can make a noticeable difference. It adds another l...
RE: Finally, stuff that's actually built to last
Yeah, it does sound futuristic, but honestly, we've seen similar hype before - remember graphene? Amazing potential, but practical applications lagged behind. I'd wait to see real-world tests before getting too excited.....