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maggie_maverick
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RE: How do you keep your gutters from turning into leaf soup?
That’s exactly what I see all the time. Those guards look good in theory, but pine needles and fir cones just pile up and turn into a soggy mess. I’ve inspected plenty of homes where the “solution” actually made things w...
RE: Spotting wear and tear on used gear: my quick routine
I hear you on the splinters - last summer I had to dig one out with my multi-tool in the middle of a crawlspace. Not fun. I’ve switched to mostly composite handles too, but I still keep an old hickory hammer around. It’s...
RE: Could Skipping Roof Checkups Cost You Your Claim?
I’ve seen this play out a bunch of times - folks think they’re covered because they’ve got a stack of receipts and photos, but the adjuster just points to the calendar. Once that roof hits a certain age, especially with ...
RE: When hail meets metal: a suburban legend
Had a client last winter who thought their metal roof was fine after a hailstorm - just a few dings, nothing major. By January, water was dripping right through the kitchen ceiling. Those seams opened up exactly where th...
RE: Flat roofs and heavy rain: is it a disaster waiting to happen?
I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve seen a lot of folks underestimate just how much damage those “minor” puddles can do over time. I’ve inspected roofs that looked fine from the top, only to find the joists undernea...
RE: Trying to budget out a CertainTeed roof - any tips?
You're spot on about insulation being overlooked. Had a similar situation last year - homeowner was convinced ridge vents would solve everything. After climbing up there, turns out the insulation was packed down and damp...