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myoung90
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RE: Weighing the pros and cons: full roof removal vs. just adding a new layer
Had the same debate with myself about ten years ago when we bought our place. The roof was pushing 18 years, and the inspector said the decking seemed “okay,” but nothing more. Ended up going with an overlay because mone...
RE: When sparks fly: imagining a wildfire-proof neighborhood
I hear you on missing the look - nothing quite matches that old cedar deck we had growing up. But after last summer’s brush fire got a little too close for comfort, I started rethinking priorities. Swapped out a section ...
RE: Eye and hand protection: disposable vs. reusable gear?
I’ve had the same thing happen with nitrile gloves - especially if I leave a box in the garage over winter. They just don’t hold up to cold and heat swings. For fiddly stuff, I always end up switching to those thin fabri...
RE: Would You Pick Clay Tiles for Your Roof or Something Else?
I hear you on the weight - when I redid my place, synthetic slate was a lifesaver for not having to beef up the rafters. As for matching repairs down the road, that’s what held me back from going all-in. I’ve had composi...
RE: Update Roof Ventilation ?
That’s exactly what happened to me last summer. Thought I was clever adding a powered fan, but my electric bill jumped and the upstairs actually got warmer. Turns out, those old recessed lights were basically open doors ...
RE: How often do you actually get your business roof checked?
I get the logic behind the twice-a-year inspections, especially with all the layers and potential for hidden issues on a green roof. But honestly, I’ve found that sometimes the “insurance” of frequent checks can turn int...
RE: Roof Dramas: Shingles vs. Metal After Heavy Rain
Step flashing around chimneys has been my personal nemesis too. I thought I had it all buttoned up last fall, but then we got one of those sideways rains and I found a nice little drip right behind the wood stove. Turns ...
RE: how long should we honor price quotes?
Had a similar thing happen when I was getting quotes for new windows last fall. One guy told me his price was only good for 48 hours, which felt off. The other two gave me two weeks, no problem. I get that prices can cha...
RE: how hot is too hot when welding TPO roofing?
I’ve definitely burned my knuckles more than once trying to judge the heat - never again. I tried those temp crayons once, but they smeared all over the seam and made a mess, so I went back to just watching how the membr...
RE: Roof upkeep through the seasons - did you see this?
I've messed around with those sprays a bit myself, and I agree they're not exactly miracle workers. Last winter, I tried the thin-layer trick mentioned earlier: It actually held up okay through a couple of freeze-thaw...
RE: Struggling with installing hip and ridge shingles - any tips?
I've done a couple roofs myself, and yeah, hip and ridge shingles can be tricky. First time around, I tried cutting my own from regular shingles to save a few bucks, and honestly... I regretted it later. They looked dece...
RE: when do you usually tackle gutter cleaning?
Twice a year sounds about right, but honestly, I just wait until the maple seeds start sprouting mini-trees up there - then I know it's definitely overdue. Those extendable wands are decent, but I've found nothing beats ...