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RE: If underlayments could talk: which one would outlast the others?
That’s a fair point about the longevity of felt. I’ve been surprised at how well some of the older underlayments have held up, especially when you factor in the storms. Synthetic’s lighter and easier to install, but I’ve...
RE: Why some roof coatings actually make things worse
That’s been my experience too, especially with coatings that claim to “seal out debris.” Some of those actually make things worse by trapping moisture under the gunk, and then you get mold or even rot. I’ve noticed on a ...
RE: Water sneaking in - why is it so hard to find the source?
Had a similar headache last fall - thought the leak was from missing shingles, but after tearing up half the attic, it turned out to be a cracked flashing around a skylight. It's wild how water will follow framing or eve...
RE: Torch-down roofs: saw a news piece about fire risks - thoughts?
Had a similar experience on a school job - inspector was practically breathing down our necks the whole time. I get it, though, with all the stories about torch-down fires lately. We’ve started using more cold-applied in...
RE: Getting attic airflow right: my step-by-step for better roof health
Yeah, I’ve noticed powered fans can be a bit of a band-aid if the basics aren’t right. I’m still trying to wrap my head around why people skip checking soffits first. Is there ever a case where powered fans actually help...
RE: Navigating local rules for adding a green roof: my step-by-step
That unpredictability makes me second-guess every time. I’ve watched two different inspectors look at the same type of roof detail and one just nodded, while the other pulled out a flashlight and started poking around. I...