jon_carpenter
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RE: Keeping algae off Atlas shingles: My quick hack

I tried the 2-inch copper strips too, and honestly, didn’t see much difference after a year. Ended up switching to a 6-inch wide strip near the ridge ...

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RE: How do you keep your gutters from turning into leaf soup?

Yeah, those elbows are a nightmare when they’re all rusted up. I’ve snapped a couple off trying to muscle them loose—ended up making more work for mys...

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RE: New Discussion

I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve seen some of those metal mesh guards work better than folks expect, especially if you’re dealing with mostly ...

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RE: finally found an underlayment that lasts—what's your experience?

UDL30’s “90 day” thing always felt like wishful thinking to me. I remember the first time I used it, the forecast looked clear for a week, so I figure...

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RE: Trying to pick a shingle that won’t cook my attic—Malarkey worth it?

Yeah, I’ve seen that mistake a bunch—folks spend big bucks on “cool” shingles, then wonder why their attic’s still a sauna. One time I was up in an at...

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RE: When the inspector thinks your house is older than it is

Had a similar situation last year—inspector said my place looked like it was built in the 60s, but it’s barely 30 years old. Turns out, some cheap rep...

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RE: Roof Dramas: Shingles vs. Metal After Heavy Rain

Rain on a metal roof can definitely get your attention, but it’s not always like living inside a snare drum. My uncle’s place has an old-school corrug...

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