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jerryrunner
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RE: Choosing between attic fan setups: roof or gable mount?
I ended up going with a gable-mount fan because I didn’t want to cut into my roof - just seemed like asking for leaks down the road, especially since my shingles are already getting up there in age. I get what you mean a...
RE: Spotting wear and tear on used gear: my quick routine
I hear you on the WD-40. When I moved in here, I thought spraying it on my rusty garden shears would fix ‘em for good. Nope - next rain, they looked worse. Now I just wipe stuff down and use a bit of 3-in-1 oil if I reme...
RE: thinking about asphalt shingles - worth it or regret waiting to happen?
That’s exactly what worries me. I’m new to all this, and picking a roofer feels like rolling dice. My neighbor had shingles blow off after just one winter - installer blamed “wind.” Makes you wonder if the warranty means...
RE: ROOF SURVIVED HURRICANE, BUT WAS IT JUST LUCK?
I’ve got asphalt shingles and honestly, I was bracing for the worst during the last hurricane. The roof held up, but I keep wondering if it was just dumb luck or if the install was actually solid. I hear you on metal bei...
RE: Roof checkups saved me big bucks - anyone else?
I get where you’re coming from about drones missing the little stuff, but honestly, I’m not sure the “closer look” is always worth the risk for everyone. I’m a first-timer with a steep roof, and after watching my neighbo...
RE: When the leaves fight back: a suburban drain mystery
I tried those solid surface guards last year after getting tired of scooping out handfuls of sludge every fall. They seemed like a genius idea at first - no more leaves, just water sliding right in. But during our first ...
RE: Solar attic fan install was supposed to be easy... right?
Solar attic fan install was supposed to be easy... right? I’ll admit, I got sucked in by the “easy DIY” label on the box. Watched a couple videos, figured I’d be done in an hour, tops. Then I actually cut into the roof ...
RE: how hot is too hot when welding TPO roofing?
That bubbling thing got me the first time I tried it. I thought I was doing great until I noticed the edge curling up and this weird smell - pretty sure I cooked it. Ended up having to cut out a chunk and patch it, which...