Roofing discussions and local services.
karenperez787
Discussion activity
Topics and replies this member has contributed.
RE: How I dodged a payday loan disaster
Man, I feel this. My “system” is a shoebox in the laundry room, which is just as bad as the glove box - out of sight, out of mind. I tried scanning stuff with my phone, but then I end up with a camera roll full of receip...
RE: Water sneaking in - why is it so hard to find the source?
That’s exactly how it feels. I chased a leak for two years before finally finding out it was coming in through a tiny gap around a vent pipe boot - water ran along the rafter and dripped out halfway across the ceiling. D...
RE: Swapping Out Roof Vent Boots With The Seasons - Worth The Hassle?
Right? That’s been my main gripe too. I tried the “lifetime” rubber boots on my last go-round - marketing hype, honestly. They still cracked after three years (thanks, Midwest freeze/thaw cycles). I get the hesitation on...
RE: What would you do if your flat roof kept leaking but you couldn’t find the source?
I get where you’re coming from with wanting to strip everything back. I’ve had a flat roof leak for ages, and finding the source was like playing whack-a-mole. I tried patching spots that looked suspicious, but the water...
RE: Did you know shingles get layered like fish scales?
I get what you mean about the “outlasts felt by decades” thing. I’ve seen those synthetic underlayments get shredded after one bad hailstorm, and I’m not convinced they’re the miracle they’re hyped up to be. I do like ho...