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RE: If underlayments had a race: which one would cross the finish line last?
If underlayments had a race: which one would cross the finish line last? Honestly, I’ve seen felt hang in there longer than folks give it credit for, especially on my old ranch house. But yeah, those early “breathable” ...
RE: Thinking about installing leaf filters - worth the hype or waste of cash?
Yeah, the “set it and forget it” thing is a bit overhyped. I put in the cheaper screens thinking it’d be a one-and-done deal, but like you said, I’m still up there every fall. It’s less gunk, but not zero work. For the p...
RE: how hot is too hot when welding TPO roofing?
I’ve definitely run into the “sun’s out, seams toast” problem - especially on my garage roof, which is dark gray TPO. I used to think as long as I wasn’t hitting 150°F, I was good, but after a couple of ugly seams last s...
RE: ROOF SURVIVED HURRICANE, BUT WAS IT JUST LUCK?
I get where you’re coming from. I’ve seen the same thing after storms - one house looks like nothing happened, next door’s a mess. Sometimes it does feel random, no matter how much you prep. Still, I do think a good inst...
RE: Finally got my attic temps under control - here's what worked
I found cellulose pretty manageable during the actual install, but yeah, cleanup was definitely the trickier part. Fibers tend to drift everywhere, especially if you're moving around or have drafts. If you prep well - co...