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joshua_wright
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RE: Switching from RO to UF membranes made my life way easier
- 100% agree on palate fatigue. I’ve done water tastings for tenants before (don’t ask...) and after a while, everything just tastes like, well, water unless there’s a strong off-note. - UF vs RO - yeah, RO is “clean” bu...
RE: WHEN DOES A "QUICK FIX" TURN INTO A WEEKEND PROJECT?
- 100% agree, water never takes the path you expect. - Every time I open up a ceiling, the leak’s nowhere near where it shows up inside. - Had similar luck with moisture meters - tried three brands, all started acting...
RE: Swapping Out Roof Vent Boots With The Seasons - Worth The Hassle?
- Manage a handful of properties, and honestly, seasonal vent boot swaps just aren’t practical for us. - Most of our roofs are moderate pitch, but we’ve got one with a steep angle - nobody’s eager to get up there unless ...
RE: Why does picking between layering new shingles or ripping everything off have to be so confusing?
- Gotta push back a bit on the “just go over one layer” idea. - that only works if you’re totally sure there’s zero hidden water damage. I’ve had roofs look fine on top, but once we pulled shingles, found rot spreading ...
RE: Could Skipping Roof Checkups Cost You Your Claim?
- Totally agree, insurance companies can be tough to pin down on what they want. - In my experience, they’ll look for any excuse to deny a claim, especially after a big weather event when everyone’s filing at once. -...
RE: Roof checkups saved me big bucks - anyone else?
- Regular checkups have definitely saved me from bigger headaches down the line - caught a flashing issue early last year before it turned into a leak. - I’m with you on zinc strips. They’re not a magic bullet, especiall...
RE: how much does fixing up after a big storm usually set you back?
- Storm repairs can swing a lot, but for a typical asphalt shingle roof, I usually see $5k–$12k for full replacement after major hail or wind. Patching is cheaper, but honestly, it’s often just a band-aid. - That’s abou...