I’ve been wondering the same thing, honestly. Cold-applied seems like a no-brainer for old houses where you’re practically begging for trouble with a ...
Mesh definitely seems less gross than scooping out sludge, but I wonder if the type of debris makes a difference. Has anyone noticed whether maple lea...
I get what you’re saying about the synthetic stuff—some of it does seem hyped up, but I’ve actually seen a few jobs where it held up better than felt ...
I get the raccoon worry—my aunt tried a green roof on her shed and ended up with squirrels nesting in the sedum. Have you looked into those low-profil...
Cutting holes in the trusses makes me nervous too, honestly. I get that it’s supposed to help with cross flow, but I’d worry about weakening the struc...
I get where you’re coming from—water intrusion is a nightmare, and the PNW doesn’t mess around with rain. But I’m not totally convinced a full redo is...
That’s interesting about the micro-mesh—makes sense that the install quality matters as much as the product itself. I’ve seen those plastic covers do ...
That’s pretty much been my experience too. I’ve got a couple of those resin chairs from the hardware store—figured they’d be a safe bet near the coast...
That’s a good point about older roofs—my uncle’s place is pushing 25 years and he’s just kept up with patching and cleaning, and it’s still holding up...
I’ve definitely noticed some brands are way stiffer, especially in colder temps. I tried the “in the sun” trick too—works okay if you time it right, b...
That’s wild, I ran into something similar last winter—thought more vents meant better airflow, but didn’t realize the attic needed a way for air to ac...
Bird nests in gutters can be incredibly stubborn, can't they? I've had to carefully work around a few myself, especially when the birds are still nest...
Haha, definitely agree on the patience part. But I wonder, have you actually checked out any of the previous projects from this contractor network? So...
I've seen people go both ways on this, but have you thought about it from a resale angle? Regular upkeep can actually help with your home's value—buye...