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RE: If underlayments could talk: which one would outlast the others?
I’ve seen those “60-day exposure” claims and honestly, I wouldn’t bet my lunch money on them. Around here (Mid-Atlantic), weather’s just too unpredictable - one good thunderstorm and that synthetic can start looking like...
RE: Little-known uses for that hammer loop on your belt
Hammer loop’s basically my mobile tool rack at this point. I’ve hung a flashlight from it more times than I can count, especially crawling around in attics. Tried a tape measure once - nearly lost it down a vent. And yea...
RE: Spotting wear and tear on used gear: my quick routine
I’ve seen more tarps in crawlspaces than I care to admit, and honestly, both types have their “charm.” Canvas is great if you treat it right, but yeah, leave it damp and you’re basically growing a science experiment. The...
RE: finally found an underlayment that lasts - what's your experience?
Couldn’t agree more - seen way too many “mystery leaks” that turned out to be sweat, not rain. Folks love to blame the underlayment, but bad venting is the real villain half the time. I’ve crawled through enough attics t...
RE: finally found an underlayment that lasts - what's your experience?
Couldn’t agree more. I’ve seen folks spend a fortune on “miracle” underlayments, but then ignore the 30-year-old insulation that’s basically dust. Sometimes just clearing out the attic cobwebs does more than any high-tec...