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RE: just read about roof issues popping up after winter - are you checking yours?
That’s a good point about checking under the insulation. I’ve seen leaks that only show up as a faint stain on the attic side of the sheathing - totally invisible from outside or even from the living space. One time, I t...
RE: Update Roof Ventilation ?
Had an inspector call out vent placement on one of my duplexes a couple years back. I thought he was just being picky, but sure enough, after the next big rain, water started showing up right where he said it might. Turn...
RE: Why does every car brand have their own weird shade of red?
That’s funny, I’ve noticed the same thing in our parking lot. We’ve got a couple of older Civics and a Camry that park out front, both red, and the Honda’s starting to look pretty pink while the Toyota still looks decent...
RE: When the leaves fight back: a suburban drain mystery
Funny thing, I actually had a different experience with the foam inserts at one of my older duplexes. They did get a bit grimy after a season, but they kept the big stuff - like twigs and those ridiculous helicopter seed...
RE: If underlayments had a race: which one would cross the finish line last?
Had to laugh at the “race” idea - if underlayments were runners, old-school felt would be huffing and puffing at the back for sure. I’ve seen it curl up or just give out after a couple seasons, especially with our wild M...
RE: how much does fixing up after a big storm usually set you back?
Metal roofs get a bad rap for being noisy, but honestly, with good insulation you barely notice anything. We put one on a duplex after a wild hailstorm shredded the old shingles. Upfront cost was steeper, yeah, but repai...
RE: LOOKING FOR GOOD PLACES TO BUY METAL ROOFING SHEETS
That’s interesting about the regional suppliers letting you piggyback on deliveries - never thought to ask about that. I’ve mostly stuck with local yards since I manage a few older buildings, and sometimes I just need a ...
RE: Thinking about installing leaf filters - worth the hype or waste of cash?
That’s been my experience too. I manage a few properties with those mesh covers, and while they definitely cut down on the “gutter soup” inside, I still end up sending someone up a ladder to brush off leaves and pine nee...
RE: Best ways to protect home from extreme weather combo?
Had a place a few years back where we thought adding more insulation would fix our drafty winters, but it barely made a dent until we tracked down all those sneaky attic leaks. It’s wild how much air can slip through the...
RE: finally found an underlayment that lasts - what's your experience?
Haha, love that comparison - Gore-Tex for roofs is exactly how I explained it to my neighbor last summer when he was dealing with some weird attic dampness. Funny enough, we both had similar houses built around the same ...
RE: how much does fixing up after a big storm usually set you back?
Haha, tell me about it... reminds me of the time a storm turned our parking lot into a mini lake. Had tenants joking about charging admission for waterfront parking. But seriously, you're spot on about biting the bullet ...
RE: Solar attic fan install was supposed to be easy... right?
Exactly this. Reminds me of a property I managed a few years back - tenants kept complaining about the upstairs rooms being unbearably hot in summer. Turns out, previous owners had installed nice-looking soffit vents but...
RE: Figuring out roof support: choosing between rafters and trusses
I've seen people get pretty creative even with trusses, actually. A tenant in one of our properties had the same spider-web truss setup you described. He ended up working with a structural engineer who showed him how to ...
RE: how long should we honor price quotes?
Those rebates can definitely sweeten the deal, but I'd caution against letting them sway your decision too heavily. Last year, I had a client who jumped on a solar panel installation because of a city incentive. By the t...
RE: Quick fix or redo: dealing with damaged aluminum flashing
Yeah, been there myself. Had a similar issue with flashing on one of the properties I manage. Owner thought it was just a minor leak - turned out the aluminum was practically disintegrating underneath. We tried patching ...