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RE: QUICK FIX FOR ROOF LEAKS: DOES A TARP REALLY HOLD UP?
Yeah, I’ve been down that road - blue tarps are basically a band-aid, not a fix, especially with our weather. I tried doubling up and using bricks to weigh it down after a windstorm last winter. It helped for maybe a wee...
RE: just read about roof issues popping up after winter - are you checking yours?
I hear you - last spring I found a bird’s nest wedged under a solar panel bracket. Didn’t even realize there was a gap until I saw feathers poking out. Ever had issues with animals messing with green or living roofs? I’v...
RE: Quick Fixes for Cracked Shingles: Does Sealant Actually Help?
Tried the sealant route on my own place a couple years back - midwest winters, old asphalt shingles, you get the idea. It worked for a season, but by spring, the cracks just kept spreading. Honestly, once the shingles ar...
RE: Navigating local rules for adding a green roof: my step-by-step
Yeah, the inspector side-eyed my setup pretty hard once I swapped out the tarps for actual waterproofing. Had to show specs for the trays and prove the roof could handle the extra weight. Ended up reinforcing a couple jo...