katiesnowboarder
katiesnowboarder
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RE: Just got a roof inspection PDF that's straight outta sci-fi

Yeah, drones definitely have their limits. Had one inspection where the drone footage looked pristine, but when we climbed up later, we found a whole ...

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RE: Roof upkeep through the seasons—did you see this?

I tried heated cables a few winters back—honestly, they did help a bit with ice dams, but my electric bill wasn't thrilled about it. Eventually, I bit...

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RE: finally found an underlayment that lasts—what's your experience?

Good points all around. I've seen a few DIY green roofs myself that turned into mini swimming pools after heavy rain—definitely not the kind of "green...

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RE: how hot is too hot when welding TPO roofing?

You're definitely onto something with the moderate heat approach. TPO can be a bit finicky, especially when you're still getting a feel for it. I've s...

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RE: Ventilation in new builds—are we overlooking something important?

You're spot on about checking attics and crawl spaces yourself. I've seen similar issues pop up way too often, especially after storms. One thing peop...

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RE: Torch-down roofing: saw a scary accident on local news

Green roofs are definitely worth considering, especially if torch-down has you feeling uneasy after that incident. I've seen plenty of storm-damaged r...

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RE: telling apart fresh leaks from old ones is driving me nuts

Fair point, but I'd add a slight caution about digging around too aggressively. I've seen folks accidentally cause more damage trying to uncover a lea...

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RE: dodged a disaster today with proper protective gear

Yeah, ladders can be sneaky like that... I've found chainsaws to be especially tricky—easy to underestimate how quickly things can go sideways. Always...

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