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RE: Anyone else tried those heated driveway mats?
I’ve looked into the in-slab systems a few times, usually right after shoveling for the third time in a week and swearing I’d never do it again. The sticker shock is real, though. My neighbor actually put one in when he ...
RE: How do you keep your gutters from turning into leaf soup?
I hear you on the mesh guards - mine clogged up with pine needles and then froze solid the first winter. Ended up with a mini skating rink along the eaves, which was not what I was going for. The foam ones seemed like a ...
RE: Swapping Out Roof Vent Boots With The Seasons - Worth The Hassle?
I get the appeal of silicone, but honestly, I’m not convinced it’s always worth the premium. I tried it on my shed roof and didn’t notice a huge difference compared to the cheaper stuff - maybe I just got lucky with mild...
RE: Why does picking between layering new shingles or ripping everything off have to be so confusing?
Yeah, I get that. I tried the “just layer it” route on my old garage roof to save a few bucks, but it ended up sagging weirdly after a couple winters. Not sure it’s always worth the gamble, even if it feels cheaper up fr...
RE: How do you keep your gutters from turning into leaf soup?
I hear you on the foam inserts. I tried those a couple years ago, thinking I’d finally found a shortcut - nope. By late fall, it was like someone had stuffed a compost pile up there. The water didn’t drain right, and I e...
RE: how hot is too hot when welding TPO roofing?
I’m right there with you. I tried pushing through one July afternoon - roof temp was maybe 170-ish, and the TPO was almost gooey at the seams. Didn’t matter how low I set the welder, it felt like everything was either un...