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RE: Switching from RO to UF membranes made my life way easier
Not sure I totally agree that just checking under the sink is enough. You said: Thing is, leaks don’t always show up where you expect. I’ve seen water run along pipes and show up in weird spots - like behind a wall or...
RE: Switching from RO to UF membranes made my life way easier
- Calcium crust - yeah, it’s stubborn. I’ve chipped at it with a screwdriver before, but it always comes back. - Swapped to UF too. Noticed water tastes a bit different, but the maintenance is way easier. - Squirrels...
RE: Which holds up better over time: felt or synthetic underlayment?
- Felt turning to dust after 15+ years seems pretty normal from what I've seen. Decking holding up is a good sign - means the main job got done. - Couldn’t agree more. I’ve watched guys scramble to tarp over felt that r...
RE: Would you worry about lightning if your house had a metal roof?
Not sure I totally agree about the “peace of mind” part during fire season. Metal’s great for wildfires, yeah, but it’s not magic - embers can still get in through vents or under the eaves. And about grounding, I’ve seen...
RE: Swapping Out Roof Vent Boots With The Seasons - Worth The Hassle?
- Been there with the “universal” stuff - never seems to be as universal as they claim. - I’m in central MN, so yeah, the freeze/thaw cycles are brutal on anything up there. - Rubber boots last a bit longer for me, b...
RE: How do you keep your gutters from turning into leaf soup?
- Makes sense - sometimes the “fix” just shifts the work around. Mesh guards help, but yeah, stuff still piles up on top or at the edges. Seen plenty of people still dragging out the ladder every fall. - Skipping a seaso...
RE: Roof checkups saved me big bucks - anyone else?
- 100% agree on drones missing things. I’ve seen a roof look fine in pics, but then you step up and your foot sinks a bit... not good. - Ten years is decent for asphalt, but around here (Midwest), some start curling at 7...
RE: Is it true tile roofs are basically maintenance-free?
Exactly - tiles themselves are solid, but flashing and sealants always need attention. Found moss buildup causing leaks once too. Anyone else dealt with moss issues on tile roofs?
RE: finally found a roofing company that didn't rip me off
- Totally agree, price doesn't always equal quality - seen plenty of pricey jobs turn into disasters. - Subcontracting isn't always bad though, IF they're upfront about it. Some companies subcontract specialized tasks (l...
RE: Is it true tile roofs are basically maintenance-free?
Gotta disagree a bit on the "durable" part. Sure, tiles themselves can last decades, but calling tile roofs "maintenance-free" is a stretch. From what I've seen: - Tiles crack way more often than people think - branches...
RE: Stormy weather roof trouble: shingles vs metal roofs?
Totally agree on the noise issue - metal roofs def amplify rain sounds. Couple things I've noticed: - Thicker insulation layers under the metal help a lot. - Textured metal panels seem quieter than smooth ones. - Adding...