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RE: How I dodged a payday loan disaster
That makes sense - I keep reading that cold-weather repairs can crack shingles or just not seal right. Did you end up having to deal with water getting inside, or did the tarp hold up okay? I’ve been wondering if there’s...
RE: Getting attic airflow right: my step-by-step for better roof health
That’s actually something I worried about too. I used those foam baffles and tried to staple them in, but after a windy storm last fall, a couple came loose. Ended up adding a few extra staples and some spray foam at the...
RE: Little-known uses for that hammer loop on your belt
I’ve wondered the same thing about those loops. Every time I try to hang something other than a hammer, it either falls out or gets in the way - my tape measure lasted about five minutes before I gave up and tossed it in...
RE: New Discussion
Patch-and-pray is basically my current strategy too, though I keep wondering if I’m just delaying the inevitable. My place is only 12 years old but I’ve already had to patch a couple spots after a hailstorm last spring. ...
RE: Trying to pick a shingle that won’t cook my attic - Malarkey worth it?
I actually didn’t know about air-sealing until after we’d already blown in more insulation. Kinda kicking myself now, since I’ve read that skipping it can let a lot of heat sneak in anyway. Have you noticed a big differe...
RE: Roofing near the ocean - did you know salt air eats metal?
I’ve been wrestling with the same questions since moving closer to the coast last year. The salt air is no joke - my neighbor’s metal shed started rusting after just a couple seasons, and he swears it was “coastal rated”...
RE: Has anyone used Empire Roofing in Orlando, Fl? What was your experience?
That’s pretty much what I’ve heard about Empire - sometimes they’re reasonable, sometimes it’s a headache. I’m actually in the middle of getting quotes for a re-roof (asphalt shingles, 18 years old, starting to curl), an...
RE: LOOKING FOR GOOD PLACES TO BUY METAL ROOFING SHEETS
I’ve wondered about used panels too, but I’m a bit hesitant. My main concern is whether they’re still structurally sound or if you end up with hidden rust or weird bends that make installation a headache. Has anyone run ...