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RE: Did you know synthetic slate can actually be lighter than real stone?
I’ve noticed the same thing with synthetic slate - brand seems to make a big difference. My neighbor’s roof faded way faster than mine, and we both get hammered by afternoon sun. I think some of these products just aren’...
RE: How often do you actually get your business roof checked?
Couldn’t agree more - 20 minutes barely scratches the surface, especially if you’ve got a lot of debris or shade. I’ve found that moss can hide some nasty rot underneath, and it’s easy to miss unless you slow down. After...
RE: Spotting wear and tear on used gear: my quick routine
Yeah, hardware cloth is the only thing that’s really held up for me too. I tried the plastic storage bins for a while - total waste of time. Squirrels and mice just chewed right through, and I ended up with a mess in the...
RE: How do you keep your gutters from turning into leaf soup?
I hear you on the foam guards - same thing happened to me, ended up with a soggy mess and even some mold. I switched to the metal mesh ones, which helped a bit, but I still have to get up there twice a year. Has anyone t...
RE: How long can you wait before that leaky roof becomes a real problem?
That’s spot on. Metal roofs are only as good as the crew putting them on. I’ve seen a few where the seams weren’t sealed right and water found its way in anyway. Also, the noise thing is real - if you don’t have decent a...
RE: Roof checkups saved me big bucks - anyone else?
Had a similar wake-up call last winter. I’d always figured more insulation was better, but after a couple of heavy snowstorms, I noticed ice dams forming along the gutters. Turns out, my attic vents were half-blocked by ...
RE: Avoiding Commercial Project Underbids
I get the temptation with those recycled panels, especially when you see the price difference. I’ve been down that road a couple times - used some in a detached garage build about six years back. For non-structural stuff...
RE: ROOFING NIGHTMARE: IF YOU COULD ONLY PICK ONE NAILER...
I hear you on pneumatics in the cold, but I’ve actually had decent luck with my newer battery nailer once I started keeping the batteries inside till right before use. Not perfect, but it’s lighter and I can move around ...
RE: Figuring out roof support: choosing between rafters and trusses
I’ve lived with both setups - trusses in my current place, rafters in the last. The truss webs definitely killed any dreams of a bonus room, but I’ll say this: the house feels solid, even in high winds. My old rafter att...
RE: Finally got my attic temps under control - here's what worked
Had a similar issue with my attic a couple years back - thought everything was fine until I noticed some weird dips when walking around up there. Turned out the OSB had warped from moisture buildup due to poor ventilatio...