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maryj63
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RE: Making sure the deck’s ready for underlayment - what’s your process?
- I’ve bounced back and forth between pin and pinless. Pinless is nice for a fast scan, but like you said, it’ll miss those deeper pockets, especially if you’re dealing with old patchwork or double layers. Pin-type is sl...
RE: When sparks fly: imagining a wildfire-proof neighborhood
- Moss on metal roofs is definitely more of a fire risk than most folks realize. I’ve seen it act like tinder after a couple weeks of dry weather. - Even if the roof itself won’t burn, the moss can smolder and send ember...
RE: Would tile roofs survive a harsh winter up north?
- Seen plenty of tile roofs up here, and honestly, most don’t last more than a few tough winters before issues pop up. - Main culprits: heavy snow weight, ice wedging in cracks, and tiles just not flexing with the temper...
RE: Thinking about installing leaf filters - worth the hype or waste of cash?
- Seen a lot of what you’re describing: That’s pretty much the story with foam and brush guards in my area (lots of pines). - Brush-style guards do catch bigger stuff, but pine needles still get tangled up and...
RE: Is that metal strip on the edge of my roof actually necessary?
- Not saying drip edge is useless, but I’ve seen plenty of older roofs (think 40+ years, Northeast winters) with zero rot and no metal strip. Seems like roof pitch and overhang matter more than folks admit. - When I in...
RE: Avoiding Commercial Project Underbids
- Definitely agree - those “too good to be true” bids almost always come with strings attached. - I always tell folks: watch for vague line items like “miscellaneous materials.” That’s where the extras sneak in. - Up...