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RE: WHEN DOES A "QUICK FIX" TURN INTO A WEEKEND PROJECT?
Funny how often a “simple patch” ends up with you knee-deep in rotten wood or moldy insulation. Had a tenant call about a minor drip under the sink - turned out the drain line had been leaking for months, whole cabinet b...
RE: Did you know synthetic slate can actually be lighter than real stone?
Synthetic slate’s a funny one - first time I saw it, I thought it was just plastic pretending to be fancy. But after a few installs, I’m actually impressed. Lighter than real slate, way easier on the roof structure, and ...
RE: Which holds up better over time: felt or synthetic underlayment?
I’ve definitely noticed the same thing with felt - it just doesn’t hold up once you get a couple freeze-thaw cycles. I tried doubling up in a few problem spots on an older duplex, but the wind still managed to get under ...
RE: Keeping algae off Atlas shingles: My quick hack
That’s a sharp point about being gentle with the cleaning. I’ve seen some folks get a little too enthusiastic and end up scrubbing the granules right off their shingles - especially those older Atlas ones that seem a bit...
RE: Weighing the pros and cons: full roof removal vs. just adding a new layer
That’s definitely something I’ve noticed in a few properties. We had a duplex with two layers - first big storm after the new layer went on, some shingles peeled right off. Turned out the old layer underneath was trappin...
RE: just read about roof issues popping up after winter - are you checking yours?
I get where you’re coming from, but honestly, I’ve seen just as many problems crop up from overzealous “fixes” as from neglect. Folks sometimes go wild with spray foam or extra batts, thinking more is better, and end up ...