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mclark44
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RE: Which holds up better over time: felt or synthetic underlayment?
That’s interesting - you’re making me rethink my assumptions. I’ve always heard from the old-timers that felt is just “what you use” and anything else is asking for trouble, but I’m starting to see why synthetics are get...
RE: Anyone have experience with shingles that hold up against hail?
I get what you mean about the “cosmetic only” thing being frustrating, but I’m not sure I’d call it totally pointless. I’ve seen a couple roofs where the shingles looked pretty beat up after hail - lots of dents and brui...
RE: Why does cleaning up nail clippings always turn into a scavenger hunt?
Man, I swear St. Augustine grass is like a magic trick for nails - one second you see it, next second it’s gone forever. I tried dragging a magnet through the yard once and just ended up collecting a bunch of random meta...
RE: Navigating local rules for adding a green roof: my step-by-step
That’s actually something I’ve wondered about - like, you can have the strongest roof in the world, but if your plants just aren’t happy up there, it’s kind of pointless. I watched my neighbor’s green roof turn patchy af...